What are the artistic characteristics of The Count of Monte Cristo as an exemplary work of popular fiction?

First, the plot is complex, and it is all in one go. In the main plot, a number of secondary plots, dangerous, ups and downs; small episodes are compact and wonderful, but do not overshadow the main; the plot is bizarre but does not violate the reality of life, and the veins are clear; the three clues to revenge, although cross, but maintain independence, and finally converge, interlocked, step by step in-depth. Secondly, it is good at writing dialogues with strong dramatization. The thoughts and character of the characters are expressed through dialogues. Basically, the dialogues are used to unfold the plot and even explain the past. Thirdly, the characters are distinct and have outstanding personalities. The simplicity of Dantes and the iron face of the Count of Monte Cristo are unified.

The three antagonists are the same cunning and insidious, Tangelaar reveals some of them, Villefort is cunning and unobtrusive, while Morcerf has roguish habits. The secondary characters are also quite vivid, Mrs. Villefort is ruthless and Mrs. Tangrail is vile and lewd, though they are equally money-grubbing; Morel is passionate, Nouatier is fierce, though they are equally upright, and the characters are not like each other.

"The Human Comedy" is the work of French writer Balzac, is a realist image history containing the history of the decline and fall of the feudal aristocracy and the history of the bourgeoisie's sinful rise and fall.