Chapter (XII And XIII - Marius) Flashcards
What is the message that the author weaves through this entire book?
“Isn’t it wrong not to do all the good yo can?”
Why did Jean move Cosette from the convent(nunnery) to a private house in Paris?
He thought that losing here to become a nun wouldn’t give him enough time to spend time with her and would lose her if she becomes the daughter of god and learn about his pass.
Why does Jean’s little lodge resembles Toulon prison cell?
To live out the sentence he had received after robbing the Savoy boy, since he had escaped from prison twice because technically he would be in jail if it wasn’t for the sake of Cosette.
tell about the struggle he had with his conscience which finally drove him to Marius’ side?
Jean Val Jean knew that if Marius had died in the revolutionists at the street barricade, it would allow him to have Cosette all by himself but he knew if he died, it would break the heart of cosette which he couldn’t handle.
Does Jean have a struggle with his conscience when he frees Javert? Explain.
Jean knew that if he killed Javert that he would have to face time in prison but if he killed him, it would be a great sin so with a bit of a struggle had let Javert loose.
What is that skill that Jean Val Jean that helped him in the fight not to kill anyone.
Since being a poacher at a young age, it allowed him to have an accurate shot and take off the helmet of the enemy team, not killing them.
Why does Thenardier cut away a piece of Marius’ coat?
To keep as evidence or blackmail cause he though Jean Val Jean had killed Marus
Did Javert had another reason to commit suicude?
Javert couldn’t handle the failure of not being able to put Jean into prison but knew that it was the right thing to leave him free.
