Le Chiffre

People have always viewed others who have made mistakes in the past as lesser beings. Victor Hugo uses Valjean as an ideal figure to represent mistreatment given by the community for his past mistakes. When Valjean first arrives at Digne, he enters the Croix de Colbas inn and is forced out without service because it was known that he was an ex-convict. As he is forced out, Valjean, “ would have seen the innkeeper of the Croix de Colbas, standing at his doorway with all his guests, and passers-by

During the building and designing of the Verbonia there were many times when the people required both intelligence and physical strength. In the beginning they were planning and mapping out how they were going to build the Verbonia. This required a lot of intelligence and physical strength. I know this because the text stated ¨the rectangular area of the camp was increased to seven hundred and twenty yards long by six hundred and twenty yards wide. This space allowed a maximum population of approximately

After the World War II Australian architects had to adjust themselves with the strict government guidelines for new building construction due to materials shortages. In this presentation we will see the works of two different architects from different periods of post-war era. Located in Wahroonga, Sydney, the Rose Seidler House has become one of Australia most recognisable buildings of the 20th century. Designed by Australian nationalised architect Harry Seidler for his parents, the house was completed

Before the beginning of the 19th century, building structures were only thought of as assembled constructs. Where the design and aesthetic of them were dictated by the utilization and boundary conditions. Towards the start of the 19th century, the knowledge and understanding of engineers changed due to the establishment of technical colleges around the world. "When science found its way into the building practice, there was a shift initiated that, besides some other technical innovations, also

Analysis Les Miserables is a story that shares many characters’ life struggles during the French Revolution. It highlights the hardships and struggles that many faced in time of struggle and change. Two characters that were highlighted included the relationship between Marius and Cosette. Marius came from a family of wealth but chose to be a part of the revolution so left his grandfather’s protection and was forced to live a ragged life. Cosette was a girl born to a single mother with no means

People can change if someone gives them a chance. A kind word, jester, or act could make a world of difference. You may never know the outcome, but kindness should always be a part of our lives. Jean Valjean was lucky enough to experience kindness towards him. It changed his life in more ways than he could ever imagine. He went from feeling worthless and bitter, to compassionate and loving. He no longer had hatred in his heart. John Valjean was a bitter man who felt the world was a cruel place

Despite knowing what his fate might look like, Jean Valjean announces himself as an escaped prisoner. This occurs when another man, Champmathieu, who is believed to be Jean Valjean, is about to be sentenced to life imprisonment. Valjean, instead of choosing a life of comfort and luxury, decides to rescue an innocent man and suffer in his stead. Valjean suffers and chooses the path of virtue because it is imbibed in his principles and reflects the beliefs he lives by. Valjean also upholds his pledge

The Bishop and the Candlesticks is a selection of Les Misérables about the criminal Jean Valjean and his life changing interaction with an aged bishop, Monseigneur François-Bienvenu. Here we find Jean just released from prison, and after traveling a long distance, he cannot find an inn that will take him or someone that will sell him food. Finally, he finds himself at the door of M. Bienvenu, who welcomes him in, gives him a bed and food. Jean, although surprised by the bishop’s kindness, steals

Jimmy Valentine was a thief; a non respectful man that would crack open safes for a living. Jimmy had served nearly ten months of a four-year sentence until he got released. He had been in jail for cracking safes and stealing things such as money. After Jimmy got out of jail he kept cracking safes, until he met the love of his life. Jimmy Valentine was truly dedicated to living a moral life because he changed his name to Ralph Spencer, he was going to give away all of his tools, and he was going

organic architecture idea. Furthermore, he also had some religious and social influences that can be seen in this period’s buildings. First of all, Frank Lloyd Wright found out about Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, a french architect, and his work while he was studying. Wright read several books from Viollet-le-Duc and scholars believe that they had an impact in