Jean Valjean

Jean Valjean represents the servant model of the church. He resembles the servant church because of many of his characteristics. He is selfless, forgiving, and loving, which are characteristics that best represent the vision of the servant church. It represents this because the vision of the servant church is to live in harmony and reconcile, which means that we have to turn away from being right and turn toward the love of others. He showed this when he forgave Javert and let him go free when…

their lives, and in the case of Cosette and Valjean in Les Miserables, written by Victor Hugo, that seems to be very true. Jean Valjean and Cosette are characters that are both able to bring life and happiness into each other’s lives because in the beginning Valjean is there for Cosette, meanwhile Cosette gives purpose for Valjean’s life, but I wouldn’t always say their relationship was necessarily the best for them. First and foremost, Jean Valjean was there for Cosette in the beginning when…

possibly be in the wrong. That is not the only time that the French justice system has caused problems for the people of the third estate. “Jean Valjean was sentenced to five years in the galleys… In October, 1815, he was set at large; he had entered in 1796 for having broken a pane of glass, and taken a loaf of bread.” (Hugo 22) It is unjust that Jean Valjean. Secondly, that that bread he stole was to feed his starving family. Thirdly, that his sentence was extended to 19 years from his various…

author uses is what Eponine does for Marius, what Jean Valjean does for Cosette, and what Fantine does for Cosette. As we know as readers, Eponine was deeply in love with Marius. Eponine knowing that Marius was on his way to the barricade went after him and ended up taking the bullet for him. This shows that Eponine was willing to sacrifice anything for her love Marius even if it meant her own life. Another example of this was what Jean Valjean had done for Cosette due to his love for her.…

but reality for those in the era of the French Revolution, and in this case, Jean Valjean. Although he lived this harsh life described and was in imprisoned for 19 years, it is indisputable that Jean Valjean is a man of grace; in the sense that he forgave Fantine for all the wrong and mistakes she has done, his adoptive…

throughout their life. Two dynamic characters, Hester Prynne and Jean Valjean, have been shaped by society’s opinions and actions towards them. The simplest difference between these two characters is their gender. Although it may be a minor difference, it has a huge impact on the way society has treated these two. Hester committed a major sin, went against God’s laws and man’s laws, yet received a small punishment because she had a child. Jean, however, committed a very small crime, but was…

believe I was a little in love with you.’” (Hugo page number) Eponine was willing to take a bullet for him, but Marius didn’t give her the time of day and only saw her as a friend. She was even the one to lead Marius to where Cosette was staying with Jean Valjean. Eponine also gave him the note from Cosette in the movie. If he had any respect for Eponine he would have left her out of it, but he was too blinded by love to see that he was hurting…

written by Victor Hugo, Jean Valjean, a convict, in Paris 1815, is just released from nineteen years in prison. This is caused from him stealing bread to help his family, which gives Valjean 5 years of prison, and trying to escape numerous times which gives him another 14 years. Throughout the novel, Valjean is trying to escape the struggle of his past and become the man he wants to be which reveals the underlying message of Valjean’s redemption. The Bishop helps Jean Valjean become an honest…

In Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, the Labyrinth Theory can be identified and used to develop a greater understanding of the novel and the main character, Jean Valjean. First, the Labyrinth Theory manifests itself in the form of physical obstacles. In addition, psychological challenges arise as the story progresses. Finally, the Labyrinth Theory can be used to describe the social structure of France at the time the novel was written. After reading Les Misérables and understanding its messages…

good man. The candlesticks are a very powerful symbol of love, that drives Valjean through his transformation. Misery is represented at the very beginning of the book, with the imagery of the protagonist and his interactions and dialogue with other characters. He has just gotten out of prison and is looking for somewhere to sleep and something to eat. Imagery is a very powerful technique used by Hugo to first describe Valjean. He is “worn and shabby,” wearing an “old ragged gray blouse patched…