Jean Val Jean (Chapter 3,4, and 5 - The Bishop's Silver Candles) Flashcards
When the new bishop had moved inside the rich house, what was his reaction?
The bishop was in dislike of the rich furnishing, since he didn’t believe of having unneeded things such as those furniture so he moved the hospital into the rich house and moved into a cottage .
What did the bishop take with his to his poor cottage?
He had taken 2 silver candles that was the heirloom of his familly and 6 solid sliver spoons, in fear of it being stolen away from patients since they held great value in them.
What was the salary of the bishop? but what was happening to it all?
The salary of the bishop was fifteen thousand franc with an additional of three thousand francs for horses and carriage, so in total his had the salary of eighteen thousand franc. seventeen thousand franc was going to donation and patients, but had kept a thousand franc with an additional five hundred franc from his sister’s side hustle.
What was Jean’s attitude after walking into the house of the bishop? What was the response of the bishop and what affects did that have on Jean?
Jean had acted in a rude and ill manner towards the bishop, which could have led him to get kicked out, but since he had already from multiple taverns he didn’t care. The bishop, even though was treated rudely, had showed welcomeness and kindness towards Jean, which surprised him.
What was Jean’s first thoughts after realizing that he was in the bishop’s guestroom?
Jean Val Jean instead of having gratitude towards the bishop had only thoughts about stealing the silver spoons, after seeing how easily it could be stolen?
After being caught, what did the Bishop do with Jean Val Jean? what was his white lie and what did he also tell Jean Val Jean to take aswell?
The Bishop instead of sending Jean Val Jean to prison, he had saved him by saying that Jean had misunderstood him, which was his white lie. With this white lie, the Bishop also gave Jean Val Jean the Silver Candle.
