Les Misérables

This question relates to the story of Les Miserables, a French novel by Victor Hugo, often adapted as a play and sometimes called 'The Bishop's Candlesticks'.

Jean Valjean is a former convict whose faith in humanity is restored when he comes into contact with a kind bishop.

Jean Valjean is bitter and hateful towards society due to injustices meted out to him. When he was unemployed and his wife was starving, he had been forced to steal a loaf of bread, but got caught and imprisoned, and his wife died.

Even after having served time in prison, Jean Valjean cannot get easily integrated into society, and is marked as a criminal, making it difficult for him to find work and shelter. These reasons combine to make him bitter and hateful, until he meets the kind Bishop.

Jean stayed with the Bishop and then stole silver from him. He is caught and brought back to the Bishop, who instead of accusing him, claims that he gave Valjean the silver and that he has, with it, purchased his soul for God. He also tells him that he forgot the candlesticks, which he gives to Valjean before he leaves.

The effect isn't immediate, but this one act of mercy and generosity attributed to God changes his life permanently. Instead of being bitter and resentful about the consistent mistreatment and injustice of his past life, he realizes that he can change and become more than he has been... and even make a difference for others.

Fantine is fired from her job at the factory in "Les Misérables" because her foreman discovers that she has an illegitimate child, Cosette. The foreman dismisses her under pressure from a jealous coworker who resents Fantine for refusing his advances.

Anne Hathaway portrayed Fantine in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables.

To Javert, a man obsessed with the law, to find a criminal who fools everyone, seems to rise above the law itself and command it, the idea would be maddening. On top of that, Javert and Valjean have history; Javert remembers him from the chain gang. So if someone you had once known and detested made a mockery of everything you fought to defend, you'd want to learn about them, too.

By "that" I assume you mean take her in and care for her as she died and then look after her daughter.

Well, after the bishop gives Valjean his candlesticks he basically swears to become a better person.

So he basically goes out and helps a town thrive through his factory. In the song "At the end of the day," Valjean turns a blind eye to Fantine being fired.

When he sees what she has become he is saddened because he is trying to be a good person and feels guilty about what he has done so he takes her in and looks after her.

"Les Misérables" was created by French author Victor Hugo and was first published in 1862. The novel is considered one of the greatest works of Western literature.

One day more is a fantastic song about...one day more! This song takes place the day before the students are ready to fight. But all the characters are taling about what happens tomorrow. The students are talking about the battle, Ebine is talking about another day alone without her true love not wanting her. Javert is talking about how he will finally catch Jean Vealjan, and everyone is talking about something. It's all really talking about there's just "one more day" of something for each person.

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You can find the lyrics to the song "Stars" from the Les Miserables film on various online platforms such as Genius, AZLyrics, or directly on the official Les Miserables website. You may also find the lyrics in the official soundtrack of the film.

Act 1 of Les Misérables typically lasts about 80-90 minutes.

there are 1,500 pages in the original Les Miserables book.

In a shortened version of the book, Les Mis is about 1000 pages long.

In a final shortened version--yes, another--there are 500 pages.

Yes, there are some differences between the plot of the movie adaptation of "Les Miserables" and the original novel by Victor Hugo. While the main storyline remains the same, certain characters and subplots may be altered or omitted for the sake of brevity in the film adaptation. Overall, both versions capture the themes of redemption, love, and justice that are central to the original story.

Victor Hugo promotes nationalism in Les Miserables by showcasing the struggles and triumphs of the French people during a turbulent period in history. Through characters like Jean Valjean and Marius Pontmercy, he highlights the importance of national identity, unity, and social justice. By emphasizing themes of revolution and redemption, Hugo instills a sense of pride and solidarity among his readers towards their country and its people.

After the rebellion ends at the barricade, Marius is rescued, restored to health, and marries Cosette.

At the end of the story, Valjean dies of age.

This happens in both the book and the musical adaptation.

Having lost Marius first to the ghost of Marius' father and then to the revolution - it drives him nuts worrying about the boy, which causes him to realize how much he loves him. When he is returned to him he will let him do anything - marry - talk about Republican ideas - whatever. Beyond that, when he sees that Cosette has an extremely large fortune as dowry he figures that it's a good match because she must be of the best upbringing and blood to have so much money.

they just celebrated the 25th anniversary over 3 years ago.

"Les Misérables" was originally a novel written by Victor Hugo in 1862. It was later adapted into a successful musical, which premiered in Paris in 1980. The musical was then adapted into a film in 2012.

"Les Misérables" uses various literary devices such as metaphors, symbolism, irony, and foreshadowing. The novel also employs themes of redemption, justice, and love, which are recurring motifs throughout the story. Victor Hugo's intricate storytelling techniques help convey the complexities of human nature and societal issues.

"Les Miserables" is often referred to as "the brick" due to its substantial length and weight - the complete book can weigh several pounds due to its extensive content. The nickname highlights the novel's dense and complex nature.

Andres Bonifacio and "Les Misérables" are not directly related, as they come from different cultural backgrounds and time periods. Bonifacio was a Filipino revolutionary leader, while "Les Misérables" is a French novel by Victor Hugo set in early 19th-century France. Both figures, however, are associated with themes of social injustice, rebellion, and the struggle for freedom.

Jean Valjean promises to take care of Fantine's daughter, Cosette, after Fantine's death. He feels guilty for not having done more to help Fantine while she was alive, and he vows to right this wrong by providing a loving home for Cosette.

Jean Valjean is trying to escape his past as a convict and live a life of redemption and goodness. He achieves this by turning his life around after encountering kindness and forgiveness from a bishop, adopting Cosette, and striving to help others in need, all while being pursued by Javert. Ultimately, he seeks to be a better person and make amends for his past actions.

Jeff Layton appeared in Les Miserables in 2012 as the choreographer for the production.

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.

yes,after her family is arrested by Javert,she dies in prison in 1832. she deserved it-she abused Cosette and beat her up all the time,and treated her horribly.