Les Miserables Essay

definition) In that case, I strongly believe that free will does bring about a person’s fate or future. One is highly capable of achieving virtually anything regardless of the background in which they were brought up in. The characters in the novel Les Misérables, by Victor Hugo illustrate their free will through their actions. They are essentially given the chance to develop their own forthcoming. One particular character that falls into this category is Jean Valjean. Jean Valjean was born into poverty

For my critique I saw Tulare County Office of Education’s production of Les Miserables: School Edition on Thursday November 18th at 7pm. Nicole Zweifel served as the show’s director, choreographer, costume designer and scenic designer. Charlotte Garcia Da Rosa was the show’s graphic designer and musical director. This show was based on the novel written by Victor Hugo. The show’s script was written by by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg, the music by Claude-Michel Schonberg, and the lyrics

The Love Triangle of the French Revolution In Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, the book and movie adaptation, there exists a struggle for love between three characters. Two women pursue Marius Pontmercy throughout the story: Eponine and Cosette. Whereas Eponine and Marius seem to know each other well in the movie, Cosette and Marius believe they’re in love after simply looking at one another. Marius is presented with a choice, and he picks Cosette. However, Marius should have decided to pursue a relationship

Les Miserables is a prime example of two individuals conflicted by the “letter of the law” and the “spirit of the law”. The two main characters, Jean Valjean and and Javert, have two different views on morality. There is a difference between the “letter of the law” and the “spirit of the law”. Obeying the what the laws specifically says defines the “letter of the law” and obeying the overall message of the law defines the “spirit of the law”. In the beginning of the movie, Jean Valjean is in prison

Throughout Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, the character Jean Valjean, the Patron-Minette, and Gavroche have a lot in common. What defines them as people, though, are their actions in life and the actions of others. Hugo emphasizes how the lack of those things (education and kindness) leads to criminal ways and an ungratified way of life. No one has shown them affection or kindness which leads them to believe society is mean and they develop hatred towards it. Not one of them were educated, which leads

into hardened criminals because of their status. In Les Misérables, Hugo focuses on society's mistreatment of Valjean in order to show how society in nineteenth century France was defective because it took no notice of the morality of inevitable crime. By incorporating an accurate historical figure into his novel, Hugo highlights the idea that even in miserable conditions, life can be changed through perseverance and effort. In Les Misérables, Jean Valjean escapes his dark criminal past and uses

Les Misérables: Journal Entries Fantine: * Theme: “You have left a place of suffering. But listen, there will be more joy in heaven over tears of repentant sinner than over the white robes of a hundred good men” (Page 27) * Heaven is gladder when sinners forsake of its sins, than with the good men just being the same all throughout. “He lived peaceable, reassured, and hopeful, having but two thoughts: to conceal his life, and to sanctify his life: to escape from men and

Throughout history, people have held people to standards and judged people. In Les Miserables and the Kite Runner both societies had ideas on what was civilized and what was barbaric. This can be seen when characters had to change who they were in order to fit into what was civilized and not be different. In Les Miserables a demonstration of this is shown when Jean Valjean had to pretend to be something he’s not in order to fit in with the society. Jean Valjean was labeled as a convict just because

Les Miserables Play A few weeks ago, I had a chance to watch Les Miserables at Imperial Theater. Les Miserables is play based on Victor Hugo’s award winning novel. I must admit that the play made me realize the great stories that will continue be told in mass media for years to come. Much to my astonishment, the characters in the play essentially delivered a great show, ranging from their acting to their singing. I believe that Les Miserables is one of the most intricate stories with a plot featuring

In Les Miserables and The Kite Runner the relationship between a father and his child is crucial to their development and growth. But their child also has a great effect on their father. In Les Miserables and The Kite Runner a big theme is a feeling of illegitimacy. In Les Miserables Jean rescues Cosette from the Thenardiers and this creates a father daughter bond that neither one questions until Marius comes along. When Marius finds out Jean is an ex-convict his tries to separate Cosette and Jean