The Count of Monte Cristo Chapters 97-105: What makes it a classic?

Hi there, readers! 

As we approach the end of our months-long journey, it’s worth starting to examine the story as a whole. How does your experience compare to your expectations? Does it hold up, in your mind, as an all-time classic? If not, why has it stuck around for almost 200 years? Some of this depends on the final 100+ pages, but in my experience w…