In the article it says "Loneliness destroys the quality and efficiency of sleep" Dantes didn't sleep alot. But when he met the old man he became happier and they helped each other through the way.  He appreicated the help the old man gave him.

Till its blood is red on the cruel bars;For he must fly back to his perch and cling". He is bruising himself trying to get free. The bird is denied freedom "When the first bird sings and the first bud opes,And the faint perfume from its chalice1 steals2 —".

Question:How does this relate to the Count of Monte Cristo? (Keep in mind that this bird is still caged after slavery was abolished)
This poem relates to The Count of Monte Cristo because Dantes was locked in a prison for 13 years and he would starve himself and sit in the dark. Thinking about putting his life to an end. Even after he got out he would change up his looks and name to make sure nobody knew. If he goes back to the name Dantes he'll still go to jail .