How Is Hope Shown In Do You Hear The People Sing

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“Do You Hear the People Sing?” Throughout the film, Les Misérables, the element of hope is discovered by several of the characters. Many of the characters learn that they can turn their life around and do incredible things if they set their mind to it. The element of hope is shown throughout the movie, however, it is very apparent during the musical song, “Do You Hear the People Sing?”
An example of the discovery of hope would be when the poor members of the Friends of the ABC came together in order to revel against the monarchy. The monarchy was only concerned with themselves and was doing nothing to help the people. Marius, Cossette’s partner, was a member of this group and helped them during the rebellion. The people found hope by realizing that if they fought long and hard enough that they would hopefully one day be treated with respect.
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Also in the chorus it reads, “There is a life about start when tomorrow comes.” These words show that the people of the Friends of the ABC were hopeful that they would soon rise above the monarchy and that there are brighter days to come. The element of hope is portrayed by several characters throughout Les Misérables, but is shown especially by the courageous people of the Friends of the ABC. These people never backed down and were killed in order to help their fellow suffering civilians. By remaining hopeful, they proved to the monarchy that the people were a force to be reckoned

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