me as you please; but help me first to carry him home. I only ask that of you." Upon examination of Les Miserables‚ it is clearly evident that the elements of Forgiveness‚ Self Sacrifice‚ and Courage are only a few of the main themes Hugo wanted to develop. First off‚ is the element of forgiveness. In a book of mistrust‚ poverty‚ and hate forgiveness thrives in the world of Les Miserables. The first example of this was at the very beginning‚ when Jean Valjean stayed with the bishop. Valjean
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Habib Velazquez February 14‚ 2013 Period 2 AP English 3 Les Miserables Essay After having watched the movie‚ Les Miserables‚ I believe Jean Valjean helped Cosette more than hindered her to become an adult. Valjean is known for being a convict and due to that‚ Cosette and himself never really lived a normal life without having to move constantly. Although‚ Valjean was a convict‚ he proved to be someone else‚ maybe not by his looks‚ but from his heart. Valjean took care of Cosette as if
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Les Miserables: Analysis of the Characters Philosophy 1C December 06‚ 2013 Abstract Four characters from the 1998 film Les Miserables are analyzed. Jean Valjean‚ Fantine‚ the Bishop‚ and Inspector Javert are the characters for this study. Each character’s moral decision making will be examined. Using the consequentialist and nonconsequentialist theories discussed in the book Ethics: Theory and Practice‚ a particular theory will be matched to each character with supporting
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from the Film Adaptation Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Non-Consequentialist theories of morality are best expressed by the character Inspector Javert. His actions are lead by the theory that it is better to lead a life where rules are followed. It is your duty to obey the laws and it is your duty to always act in this manner. Consequences are not to be considered when judging a persons actions (Thiroux‚ Krasemann‚ 2012‚ p. 46). Inspector Javert’s position in society supports his actions.
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are called to love. This is the vocation of every person.” In what way was this expressed/articulated or communicated in the film? Explore the depth of the message of the film. In what did the theme challenged you as a person? The film‚ Les Miserables‚ I have to say has a bitter-sweet ending. I would describe the film to be displaying dynamic message as the story did not revolve around one setting‚ place‚ or one character such Jean Valjean (Prisoner 24601)‚ Marius Pontmercy‚ or even Cosette
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Les Miserables is a French historical fiction book authored by Victor Hugo. It is set in the early 1800s during a time of political and economic instability in France. The book has themes of loyalty‚ redemption‚ inner struggles‚ morality and love. The main character‚ Jean Valjean‚ a former convict imprisoned for stealing bread‚ is constantly being pursued by his prison guard‚ Javert. Valjean hides his identity while on parole‚ changing his name to Monsieur Madeleine and starts a successful business
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after a few years of terrible triumph‚ they were defeated. Time and time again good has prevailed. It is never easy‚ and loss must always be suffered. Victor Hugo portrays the theme of overcoming evil and the victory of good in the book Les Miserables. Les Miserables illustrates that through loss and delirium‚ and even death‚ good can still succeed. Through the characters Jean Valjean‚ Fantine‚ and Enjolras‚ Victor Hugo depicts the battle of good and evil and the ultimate triumph of good. The French
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* Nonconsequentialist-not based on or concerned with consequences. * Jean Valjean embezzles some bread. He did not predict the consequences of embezzling and not embezzling. * Jean Valjean tried to escape from prison and wasn’t concern about what could happen. * Jean Valjean embezzle some silverware from the Bishop. After the Bishop took him in. * Fantine lies about her illegitimate child to get a job at the factory. Once they fought out she got fired. * Fantine joined a group
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Les Misérables Published 1862 I | | INTRODUCTION | When Victor Hugo’s novel Les Misérables first came out in 1862‚ people in Paris and elsewhere lined up to buy it. Although critics were less receptive‚ the novel was an instant popular success. The French word “misérables” means both poor wretches and scoundrels or villains. The novel offers a huge cast that includes both kinds of “misérables.” A product of France’s most prominent Romantic writer‚ Les Misérables ranges far and wide. It paints
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Hannah Kent‚ in Burial Rites and Billie August in Les Miserables explore a variety of injustices as a product of prejudice by revealing the flaws of their Nineteenth Century social system. Although Kent released her novel in the 21st century‚ she thoroughly presents Nineteenth Century Iceland in all its formidable culture of prejudice and hardship to the same extent that August explores Nineteenth Century France in Les Miserables. Though both authors propose that one’s preconception of another rests
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