Les Miserables: Analysis of the Characters Philosophy 1C December 06‚ 2013 Abstract Four characters from the 1998 film Les Miserables are analyzed. Jean Valjean‚ Fantine‚ the Bishop‚ and Inspector Javert are the characters for this study. Each character’s moral decision making will be examined. Using the consequentialist and nonconsequentialist theories discussed in the book Ethics: Theory and Practice‚ a particular theory will be matched to each character with supporting
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Les Misérables I picked the movie Les Misérables because for as long as I can remember my mom has been trying to get me to watch it. It is one of her favorite movies‚ plays‚ and book. Les Misérables was set in the early 19th century after the French Revolution. This time was known as the Restoration; this is when France (particularly Paris) was trying to restore and reestablish their country. Strict laws with harsh penalties became the norm in France. Jean Valjean (a poor peasant) was sentenced
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Habib Velazquez February 14‚ 2013 Period 2 AP English 3 Les Miserables Essay After having watched the movie‚ Les Miserables‚ I believe Jean Valjean helped Cosette more than hindered her to become an adult. Valjean is known for being a convict and due to that‚ Cosette and himself never really lived a normal life without having to move constantly. Although‚ Valjean was a convict‚ he proved to be someone else‚ maybe not by his looks‚ but from his heart. Valjean took care of Cosette as if
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Mikhail Rivera TREDFOR – EE 10812601 Film Analysis Reflection paper “All are called to love. This is the vocation of every person.” In what way was this expressed/articulated or communicated in the film? Explore the depth of the message of the film. In what did the theme challenged you as a person? The film‚ Les Miserables‚ I have to say has a bitter-sweet ending. I would describe the film to be displaying dynamic message as the story did not revolve around one setting‚ place‚ or one
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Les Misérables is an epic tale of hope‚ empathy‚ sympathy‚ redemption and hate set in post-revolutionary France. Written by acclaimed author Victor Hugo‚ Les Misérables follows the transformation of its two main characters from criminal to honest man and from dedicated reactionary to compassionate fellow man. Written sometime between 1845 and 1862‚ Hugo provides a detailed look into nineteenth century France’s society and politics. BY combining his story of redemption with the wrongdoings of the
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In Les Miserables‚ Victor Hugo portrays human nature in a neutral state. Humans are born with neither good nor bad instincts‚ but rather society affects our actions and thoughts. Hugo portrays the neutral state of mind through Jean Valjean and Cosette. The two extremes of good and evil are represented through Thénardier and the bishop. Good and evil coexists in the society and affects Valjean and Cosette. It is the two extremes of good and evil that dictate the lives of Valjean and Cosette. The bishop
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Les Miserables is a French historical fiction book authored by Victor Hugo. It is set in the early 1800s during a time of political and economic instability in France. The book has themes of loyalty‚ redemption‚ inner struggles‚ morality and love. The main character‚ Jean Valjean‚ a former convict imprisoned for stealing bread‚ is constantly being pursued by his prison guard‚ Javert. Valjean hides his identity while on parole‚ changing his name to Monsieur Madeleine and starts a successful business
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after a few years of terrible triumph‚ they were defeated. Time and time again good has prevailed. It is never easy‚ and loss must always be suffered. Victor Hugo portrays the theme of overcoming evil and the victory of good in the book Les Miserables. Les Miserables illustrates that through loss and delirium‚ and even death‚ good can still succeed. Through the characters Jean Valjean‚ Fantine‚ and Enjolras‚ Victor Hugo depicts the battle of good and evil and the ultimate triumph of good. The French
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Ethical Theories Reflected Upon the Main Characters from the Film Adaptation Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Non-Consequentialist theories of morality are best expressed by the character Inspector Javert. His actions are lead by the theory that it is better to lead a life where rules are followed. It is your duty to obey the laws and it is your duty to always act in this manner. Consequences are not to be considered when judging a persons actions (Thiroux‚ Krasemann‚ 2012‚ p. 46). Inspector
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* Nonconsequentialist-not based on or concerned with consequences. * Jean Valjean embezzles some bread. He did not predict the consequences of embezzling and not embezzling. * Jean Valjean tried to escape from prison and wasn’t concern about what could happen. * Jean Valjean embezzle some silverware from the Bishop. After the Bishop took him in. * Fantine lies about her illegitimate child to get a job at the factory. Once they fought out she got fired. * Fantine joined a group
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