Les Miserables (part 2)
by H
About This Novel
Jean Valjean, the protagonist of "Les Misérables", is a hard labor prisoner serving a nineteen-year sentence. After he was released from prison, he was inspired by the bishop and determined to do good. He went away to a different place, changed his name to Madeleine, and after becoming a wealthy man, he extended his benevolence and was later appointed mayor. He helps the female worker Fantine and the orphan Cosette. Throughout his life, Jean Valjean struggled in suffering, but he had the sentiment of self-sacrifice for others. Hugo used the image of Jean Valjean to point out a way out for the predicament of human existence. The novel reflects Hugo's humanitarian thoughts and is full of Hugo's concern for the suffering and destiny of mankind and his unswerving belief in the future. It has a shocking artistic appeal.
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