Les Miserables is one of the most popular Broadway musicals of the century. It is based upon a novel written in the nineteenth century by a French novelist named Victor Hugo. The story follows a man named Jean Valjean who struggles with his everyday life of being an ex-convict. We see throughout the story line his experience of redemption and how he tries to become at peace with himself and God. The musical also provides an understanding into the idea of God’s presence in our world. In the Catholic
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secretly and use another’s property in a case of extreme need: because that which he takes for the support of his life becomes his own property by reason of that need.” This quotation is really applicable to the life of the life main character who is Jean Valjean. Though stealing is an erroneous act but he extremely needs it and by this reason he may be free from sin. Remember he was sent to imprisonment for stealing bread and spent more years there for attempting to escape. He stole bread to feed the hungry
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“Something new was entering his soul. Jean Valjean had never loved anything… When he saw Cosette‚ when he had taken her‚ carried her away‚ and rescued her‚ he felt his heart moved. All that he had of feeling and affection was aroused and vehemently attracted towards this child” (123). Symbol: To begin‚ Hugo uses Fauchelevent as a symbol of how good deeds have positive effects. In Fantine‚ Valjean saved Fauchelevent from underneath a carriage. On page 143 it says‚ “Jean Valjean remembered. Chance that is to
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should be killed. Jean
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adaptation of the famous Broadway musical to the movie theatre and the actors live singing. Les Miserables’ plot is based on the novel written by Victor Hugo‚ set in 19th-century France. It tells the story of Prisoner 24601‚ whose real name is Jean Valjean‚ and how he breaks his parole to become an honest man. While constantly eluding relentless Inspector Javert‚ he adopts a child who goes by the name of Cosette‚ the daughter of the working mother‚ Fantine. Though this arrangement of runaway convict
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always keeps the original good intention‚ in spite of the changeable surroundings. In Hugo’s Les Miserables‚ the priest not only took Jean Valjean in after he knew that he was a criminal‚ but also forgave him for stealing his silverware by saying to the police that it was given to him as a gift. The priest showed the highest good and purified the soul of Jean Valjean‚ helping him become good. Water
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beginning‚ when Jean Valjean stayed with the bishop. Valjean stole his silver and ran off. He ends up being caught by police‚ but when the police questioned the bishop‚ he claimed to have given the silver to Valjean. Jean was confused and the bishop claimed that with the silver‚ he had purchased the convicts soul‚ and had given it to God‚ and from that day forward‚ Valjean must be a good man. Another example of forgiveness goes two ways. Javert‚ in his relentless pursuit of Valjean‚ is captured by
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considered the one of the greatest novels of the nineteenth century. The movie is about man‚ Jean Valjean‚ who experienced corruption and injustice in many years. When he was given a chance to live freely‚ he saw God. His blinded heart transformed. This remained in him throughout the story. Love and justice reigns in his heart whatever happened. Story/Screenplay The main character of the movie is Jean Valjean. He was imprisoned for nineteen years because of stealing bread for his sister’s son. After
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5-17-13 Outside Reading: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo The historical fiction novel‚ Les Miserables‚ is written by Victor Hugo. The tragic figure named Jean Valjean is compelled by his past‚ desires‚ ambitions‚ obligations‚ and influences of others. Jean is an ex-convict and has been recently released. Everyone knows of the dastardly crimes he have performed not long ago. As he is left alone in the wilderness with nowhere to venture off to‚ he becomes
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at the Barbican Theatre on October 8‚ 1985‚ it has captured the hearts of many as it continues to break box-office records even in its 28th year. The story revolves around an ex-convict named Jean Valjean who broke his parole and is from then on pursued by a constabulary named Inspector Javert. Valjean then dedicates his life to becoming an honest man who tries to show love for people around him who are in need. Les Miserables embodies a primarily historical performance‚ yet certain modern elements
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