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What old movie was the character Jean Paul Jean in and he stole candlesticks from the Bishop?
Jean Valjean stole the candlesticks in Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. The earliest "old movie" version is from 1909. There are over 20 filmed versions, including filmed versions of the Broadway musical.
What happens in the prologue songs of Les Miserables?
Jean Valjean gets released from prison on parole. He is shunned by everyone but a bishop. He steals the bishop's silver but the bishop lies to save him. Valjean's faith is restored and breaks his parole in search of a better life.
What has the author Peter Victor Bishop written?
Peter Victor Bishop has written: 'Canada and the controversy over the financing of U.N. peace-keeping operations' -- subject(s): United Nations, Canada, Finance
What is the title Chapter 10 of Les Miserables?
the bishop in a presence of an unknown light.
Who is the main characters of Les Miserables?
Jean Vlajean Javert Fantine Cossete Marius Pontmercy Éponine Monsieur Thénardier and Madame Thénardier Enjolras Gavroche Bishop Myriel
In Les Miserables Fantine What was M Myriel's nightly habit?
Bishop Myriel in Les Miserables had a nightly habit of reading religious texts and praying before going to bed. This practice was part of his devout and charitable nature, as well as his commitment to living a life guided by his faith.
In Les Miserables why does jean valjean steal the silver?
Jean Valjean steals the silver from the Bishop's house out of desperation and to provide for himself and avoid starvation. He later feels guilty for stealing and returns to the Bishop, who shows him kindness and forgiveness, leading Valjean to change his ways.
What is the first song in Les Miserables?
Les Miserables begins by introducing the reader to the minor character Bishop Bienvenu. Jean Valjean is searching for shelter and is told to knock on the Bishop's door. Jean Valjean, allowed to stay the night within the Bishop's home, steals some of Bienvenu's expensive silver and runs away. When Jean Valjean is brought back to Bishop Bienvenu by some men under the suspicion that he stole the silver, Bishop Bienvenu insists they were a gift and that Jean Valjean had forgotten to take also the matching candlesticks. This simple act of the Bishop astounds Jean Valjean who has been hardened by the cruelty of society and the French justice system. This night ultimately leads to Jean Valjean's entire remodeling of his life to become a valued, respected, productive member of society.
Who played the priest in Les Miserables?
In the 2012 film, the priest, also called the Bishop, was played by Colm Wilkinson.
In Les Miserables what is buried in the forest?
In "Les Miserables," Jean Valjean buries the stolen silver candlesticks of the Bishop in the forest as a way of letting go of his past sins and starting anew with a clean conscience. This symbolic act represents Valjean's transformation and redemption as he seeks to live a better life.
Is Colm Wilkinson in the new movie Les Mis?
In the movie of the musical version of Les Miserables, that was released in theaters in Dec 2012 and on DVD in March 2013. Yes, Colm Wilkinson is in this movie. He plays the bishop in the movie.
What lesson does val jean learn from the bishop at the beginning of Les Miserables?
In the beginning of Les Miserables, Jean Valjean, an ex-convict out on parole, is given shelter by a kind Bishop. Later, when Valjean is caught by the authorities after trying to steal the Bishop's silver, the Bishop lies to the men, telling them the silver had been a gift, and gives Valjean candlesticks as well. Valjean realizes that the world is not devoid of kind people, and is both inspired and shamed by the Bishop, who claims that he has rescued Valjean's soul "for God." In the musical version, Valjean then claims, "I feel my shame inside me like a knife." He also marvels, "What spirit comes to move my life? Is there another way to go?" Thus, the lesson he learns from the Bishop is that there is still the possibility for him to start a new life; that "another story must begin."
