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KEY LITERARY ELEMENTS SETTING France in the 1800's during the period of the Restoration. The major action is in Paris, but some episodes take place in neighboring towns. LIST OF CHARACTERS Major Characters Jean Valjean The ex-convict who had been imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. Primary protagonist. Monsiegneur Bienvenu The benevolent priest of the first book whose generosity and self sacrifice changes Valjean. Cosette The child of Fantine whom Valjean raises as his granddaughter. Javert The inspector of police whoÂ’s lifelong ambition is to put Valjean back behind bars. Marius College student and idealist who falls in love with Cosette. M. Gillenormand Grandfather of Marius. Representative of the old bourgeois
Thenardier The paragon of evil both in character and in representation of other negative forces. Minor Characters Fantine CosetteÂ’s mother. Has Cosette during a relationship with a college student who leaves her without marrying her or providing for the child. Fantine is forced to leave Cosette with someone who will supposedly take care of her while Fantine works for her support. M. Fauchelevant An old gardener whom Valjean rescues when a cart falls on him. Later helps provide a place of refuge for Valjean and Cosette. Eponine Daughter to Thenardier. Enjolras College student-primary leader of the insurrection. His mistress is France Gavroche Son of Thenardier. Felix Tholomyes, Listolier, Fameuil, Blacheville Students Champmathieu Another convict who is captured and believed to be Valjean. Sister Simplice, Sister Perpetue The nuns who take care of Fantine. Colonel George Pontmercy MariusÂ’ father. Table of Contents | Downloadable/Printable Version | |
