Jean Val Jean (Chapter 1 - Prison) Flashcards
What kind of education did Jean have? and what was his occupation and what was his salary?
Since Jean had come from a family of peasants, Jean didn’t gain the proper education, such as ABC. His occupation was a tree pruner, which he adopted from his father who was a tree pruner as well before him, he made up to 18 cent in modern day currency.
How does the story describe Jean’s character?
Jean is a very considerate and heartful person, who cares and loves for his family. He shows a lot of empathy towards people, willing to do things that are wrongful for the righteousness of others.
How did being a poacher, which Jean was himself affect the sentence of his prison?
Since poachers are illegal hunters, it greatly affected the sentence of Jean Val Jean.
Explain the following term: Intellectual awakening?
Gaining intelligence, which Jean Val Jean had experience. This brough him to learn basic knowledge from one of the convicts, such as the ability to read and write. This also brought Jean to understand his mistake, but also learn how unfair the sentence he had received.
How long was the sentence of Jean Val Jean? and what was the name of his prison?
Jean Val Jean had received the sentence of five years, which he would be serving in the prison of Toulon. His five year sentence further more increased to nineteen years after trying countless times to escape on his last year of sentence.
Where did Jean Val Jean originate from?
Jean was born in Faverolles of France.
How did strangers figure out the background of Jean Val Jean?
Ex-convicts were given yellow cards in their passports, which when people looked at would understand the story of that man.
After finally serving nineteen years in prison, Jean Val Jean was finally given freedom and money for working for so long. How much money did he receive?
Jean Val Jean was suppose to receive sixty-three franc but instead was given fifty-one franc, which was robbed from him by the “officer’s of justice.”
Who was the original writer of Jean Val Jean? and what was it’s original name?
Victor Hugo, who was a French poet and writer had written Les Misérables in 1862 (which was five volumes long) was a politician.
What Era does the story of Jean Val Jean take place.
Right after Napoleon Bonaparte’s downfall in 1815 - The Post Napoleonic Era
