Les Misérables

There was a time, when men were kind
When their voices were soft
And their words were inviting
There was a time when love was blind
And the world was a song
And the song was exciting
There was a time then it all went wrong

I dreamed a dream in time gone by
When hope was high and life worth living
I dreamed that love would never die
I dreamed that God would be forgiving

Then I was young and unafraid
And dreams were made and used and wasted
There was no ransom to be paid
No song unsung, no wine untasted

But the tigers come at night
With their voices soft as thunder
As they tear your hope apart
As they turn your dream to shame

He slept a summer by my side
He filled my days with endless wonder
He took my childhood in his stride
But he was gone when autumn came

And still I dream he'll come to me
That we will live the years together
But there are dreams that cannot be
And there are storms we cannot weather

I had a dream my life would be
So different from this hell I'm living
So different now from what it seemed
Now life has killed the dream I dreamed

Rupert Brooke (1887-1915) mentions several Cambridgeshire villages in "The Old Vicarage, Grantchester" (1912).

You will find the poem and some interesting notes here:

http://rpo.library.utoronto.ca/poem/231.html

Just 3---child Eponine, child Cosette, and Gavroche.

Cosette is first introduced in Les Mis when she is only a year or two old. When Jean Valjean saves her from the Thenardiers, she is probably around seven or eight years old. Marius falls in love with Cosette when she is about fifteen and posesses a look that contains the innocence of her past and all the passion of her future. By the conclusion of the book, Cosette can be estimated to be between sixteen and seventeen years of age.

The boy in Les Miserables is Gavroche, a street urchin who becomes involved in the student rebellion. He is known for being brave and resourceful, and his character adds a touch of heart to the story.

The daughter's name in Les Miserables is Cosette. She is the daughter of Fantine.

It really depend how old the kids are. There is not really anything inappropriate in the story, with the exception of the whores. but there is nothing graphic in that sense. One of the characters just becomes one. so in that sense, yes it is appropriate for kids. but if the kids are to young, they won't understand it, and that is really important. Les Miserables deals with a lot of stuff like freedom, rebellion, love, and death. as a warning, most of the characters are shot. I first saw this musical when i was 11, and my sister nine. but I'd read the book already, and me and my sister had been obsessed with the musical and theatre in general for a very long time. It really depends how old the kids are, and how mature. you can take little kids to it, but they might be scared of the barricades, or get bored. I 'd say, read up on the musical, watch some you-tube video's, and trust your judgement. but in all yes. it is a good show for 7+. though if the kids already know the story, any age is fine. I'm just saying 7 or 8 because younger kids might get bored.

The song is Javert At The Barricade / Little People.

Based on the musical;; Cosette is the child of Fantine, who she barely knew. She lives with cheap inkeepers who have a child;; Eponine. Eponine & her parents treat Cosette cruelly, using her as a servant. Jean Valjean goes to get Cosette & pays the inkeepers to take her. About 5-10 years later, Cosette is with Valjean. Eponine & Marius are speaking & then he runs into Cosette. The two of them fall in love, but Eponine loves Marius as well.

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Colm Wilkinson is a tenor, best known for his role as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. He is also known for his portrayal of the title character in the original Canadian production of The Phantom of the Opera.

In the 2012 film, the priest, also called the Bishop, was played by Colm Wilkinson.

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The students in Les Miserables are protesting against social injustice, inequality, and the oppressive government system in France during the 19th century. They are fighting for equality, democracy, and a better future for the people.

You may be able to find the Japanese Original Cast Recording of Les Miserables on online retailers like Amazon or CD Japan. It may also be available through specialty music stores that cater to international or Broadway music.

Les Miserables won 8 Tony Awards.

Jean Valjean's convict status is signified by the numeral "24601" tattooed on his forearm. This number was given to him by the prison system and serves as a constant reminder of his past. Additionally, his physical appearance as a gaunt and rugged man, as well as his rough manner of speaking, further indicate his history as a convict.

Jean Valjean served 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister's starving child. After multiple escape attempts, his sentence was extended to include additional time for trying to flee.

somewhat. the characters that die have bittersweet deaths...Fantine gives her child to Valjean, Eponine dies in Marius' arms, the Barricade boys die fighting for a better France, Javert....well in the book he writes a list of things he doesn't like, and Valjean dies w/ Cosette and Marius beside him. i really can't answer the question right unless i know which conflicts you are talking about.

Jean Valjean goes to the barricades to protect Marius and ensure his safety because Marius is the beloved of his adopted daughter, Cosette. He risks his own life to help Marius escape and to save him from the impending danger at the barricades.

I believe life is life but you must do whats right even if that means sacrificing yourself for another. And love can conquer all. FYI I never read the book but I read summaries and I think it can be a broad generalization. Antoinette A.

In Hugo's original novel, Valjean, the protagonist, is an ex-convict. Valjean was put in the galleys--hard labor--for stealing a loaf of bread. His original sentence was five years, but as he tried again and again to escape, it grew about 20 years. When he is finally released on parole, a single act of mercy changes his heart. He reforms himself, but does not report to his parole officer, and thus, spends the rest of the novel on the run from the law. He serves as the well-loved and respected mayor of a town, adopts a young girl named Cosette, and then moves to Paris and lives in secret there. His arch nemesis is Police Inspector Javert, whose strict view of justice keeps him bent on destroying the now-reformed Valjean.

In the movie production from 1998, Valjean was portrayed by Liam Neeson. In the stage musical, he has been portrayed by, among others, Colm Wilkinson, John Owen Jones, and Alfie Boe. In the 2012 movie production of the musical, he is to be portrayed by Hugh Jackman.

The protagonist typically undergoes the most significant character changes as a result of the conflict. Through facing obstacles and overcoming challenges, the protagonist learns, grows, and evolves, leading to a transformation in beliefs, values, or behaviors by the end of the story.

she is a lonely girl that jjust wants to be with MArius. i played her last year in our big production of Les Miserable. it was a lot of FUN!!!

She is a young girl who is the daughter of Thenardier and Madame Thenardier she is in love with Marius who does not notice her because he is in love with Cosette, she is shot and dies in the song A Little Fall Of Rain

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