Jean Val Jean (Chapter X and XI - Cosette) Flashcards
What did the bishop give up for the happiness of another person?
The Bishop of D—- had given up his salary, giving it to charity and children, his fancy house, and six silver spoons and 2 silver candles to Jean Val Jean
What other sacrifices does Jean Val Jean do other than stealing bread for the children of his sisters.
Jean Val Jean had saved the guardsman’s children for a burning fire, bought and saved Father Fauchelevent cart and horse from the quicksand, save the sailor that was hanging from the rope, and sacrificing money for cossette.
When Jean Val Jean found Cosette, what was she doing that made us feel sorry for her?
We are told the sorry of Cosette, and how she is abused physically, mental, forced to do all the chores, doesn’t get presents during Christmas time, how she stares at the doll every time she passes it, and how she has to carry a bucket that is heavy for her age.
What is foreshadowed in this quote?
“ And she’s all my own, my very own, and no one will ever take her away form me.”
This quote indicated that further in other chapters that something or someone might take Cosette away from Jean
Why is Javert to committed to arresting Jean Val Jean? How does Javert find Jean but how does Jean escape?
Jean is a perfectionist and believe that its his duty to arrest Jean. Jean acts as a beggar, after hearing info about Jean and Cosette. Jean and Javert recognize each other, jean escaped by running/climbing over a wall.
What job did Jean get for Father Fauchelevent? How does Fauchelevent repay Jean?
Jean got him the job of a gardener for a nunnery, Fauchelevent repayed him by giving him the job of a gardener as well.
