Les Misérables

It opens in 1815 in Toulon with Valjean just being released from prison who goes on to break his parole. 8 years later he is the mayor of Montreuil-Sur-Mer. He goes on to rescue a young Cosette from the Thenardiers and the story skips ahead 10 years later, set in Paris with the end of Act 1 ending just before the 1832 student revolution. Act 2 all happens over a short space of time, meaning Les Miserables would end in 1832 or possibly early 1833.

Valjean saves Javert's life for some very simple but heartbreaking reasons. Valjean is not like Javert, he does not harbor the same resentment or the drive to win. He merely wishes to live his life in peace.


However, when Valjean lets Javert go, he abandons his dream of a peaceful life. He has already assumed that he will die at the barricades. Valjean has already come to trade his own life for Marius', in order that his adopted daughter Cosette may marry Marius. Valjean realizes that Cosette has grown into a woman, and now a husband will make her happier than a father.


Thus, Valjean does not barter for his freedom, or attempt to make any deals with Javert. Valjean even gives Javert his address, intending to submit to the police should he survive. Valjean's reason for living was Cosette, and if she can be provided for, he is willing to step aside.

It opens in 1815 in Toulon with Valjean just being released from prison who goes on to break his parole. 8 years later he is the mayor of Montreuil-Sur-Mer. He goes on to rescue a young Cosette from the Thenardiers and the story skips ahead 10 years later, set in Paris with the end of Act 1 ending just before the 1832 student revolution. Act 2 all happens over a short space of time, meaning Les Miserables would end in 1832 or possibly early 1833.

So that he will not have to sign any legal papers or paperwork. He's worried that because he's a convict on the run, if he's caught and found out, he might nullify or taint the marriage since he signed the papers and therefore might hurt their happiness. That's the very last thing he wants to do.

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.

No, Jean Valjean is not Fantine's uncle in Les Misérables. Jean Valjean is a character who becomes Fantine's savior and adopts Fantine's daughter, Cosette, later in the story. Fantine's backstory involves a different set of circumstances, including a romantic relationship and a daughter born out of wedlock.

Yes, justice is portrayed in "Les Miserables" through themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the consequences of one's actions. Characters such as Jean Valjean, Javert, and Cosette experience different forms of justice throughout the story, illustrating the complexities and nuances of the concept in the novel.

The conflict between Jean Valjean and Javert in "Les Misérables" stems from their opposing views on justice and morality. Javert, a rigid police inspector, sees the world in black and white, while Valjean, a former convict seeking redemption, believes in forgiveness and compassion. Their struggle represents the clash between law and mercy, duty and conscience.

the bishop in a presence of an unknown light.

Valjean and Cosette chose to live in the convent for safety and anonymity. Valjean wanted to protect Cosette and keep her hidden from Javert, who was still searching for him. Additionally, the convent provided a peaceful and sheltered environment for them to live in.

In "Les Miserables," the Gorbeau House is where Jean Valjean and Cosette take shelter while on the run from Javert. They live in secrecy in a small garret, but their hiding place is eventually discovered by the Thenardiers, who threaten to reveal their secret unless Valjean gives them money. This leads to a tense confrontation and the eventual escape of Valjean and Cosette.

The warship Orion docked off the coast of Toulon had a topman loose his balance and fall. He barely caught on to a rope and dangled above the water. No one wanted to save him, then a convict on board asked for permission before he climbed up to save him. He saved the man, but in doing so he "fell" into the water and "drowned". This man was Jean Valjean, and he had escaped.

He doesn't escape, He is sent to the galleys for stealing bread, which earns him 5 years. He tries a couple of times to run away earning him a total of 19 years, which he serves fully earning him his yellow passport.

The novel by Victor Hugo was published in 1862.

At least one, I have a copy of this stamped inside with "Made in USSR" in red ink. The title is more like "the outcasts", otvershennye or something similar.

Jean Valjean - Shawn Val-shawn (shhjon; there's a bit of j in there, but not much.)

Fantine - Faun-teen or Fon-teen

Cosette - Coe-zet or Coe-set

Javert - jshaw-vare (if you can't to that, Jaw-vair is fine, but it's more of a "sh" sound than a hard "j" sound, like with Jean Valjean.)

Bienvenu (the bishop's nickname) - Be'ehn-ven-oo (Bee-en-ve-nu, but it's only 3 syllables.)

Marius - in the play I saw it was just Mare-ee-us, but my Dad studied French and read the book and he says "Marr-ee-oos." I'd stick with Marius ;)

The musical opened in September 1980 at the Palais des Sports in Paris. In 1982, English producer Cameron Mackintosh began work on an English language version, with lyrics by Herbert Kretzmer. The first English production, produced by Mackintosh and directed by Trevor Nunn, opened on October 28, 1985, in the Barbican Theatre in London before moving first to the Palace Theatre and later to the Queen's Theatre, where it is still playing. The Broadway production opened on March 12, 1987 and was nominated for twelve Tony Awards, winning eight, including Best Musical and Best Original Score, and ran until 2003. It is still the third longest-running Broadway show in history

Herbert Kretzmer adapted the English lyrics for Les Misérables in 1985, in collaboration with producer Cameron Mackintosh and composer Claude-Michel Schönberg.

In the musical Les Miserables, the song "Castle on a Cloud" is sung by the character Young Cosette. The purpose of the song is to show Young Cosette's longing for comfort and security, as she dreams of a better life away from the abuse and neglect she faces under the care of the Thenardiers. It also highlights her innocence and vulnerability in the midst of the harsh realities of her situation.

It would depend on the production and director's vision. Eponine is typically portrayed by an older actress due to the character's maturity and life experiences, but some productions may choose to cast a younger actor for a fresh interpretation.

Bamatabois is a minor character in Les Misérables and his age is not explicitly mentioned in the book.

In "Les Miserables," Javert's note says, "J'ai suivi partout, j'ai toujours suivi partout." This translates to "I have followed everywhere, I have always followed everywhere." It expresses his constant pursuit of Jean Valjean and his dedication to upholding the law.

It's the people, calling out to those who are not poor themselves: Please help us, look at our suffering! We're all doomed to die and you can do something about it, you can change things...please help us, the poor with no hope...

It's a cry, a plea, for help.

Zoe Hart was 9 years old when she played Young Cosette in Les Miserables.