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The background of the story of Les Mis é rables

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This mind map delves into the background of Victor Hugo's seminal novel, 'Les Misérables,' published in 1862. The story centers on Jean Valjean, a former convict from Toulon, and explores themes of history, revolution, moral philosophy, and justice in France. Key characters include the benevolent Bishop Myriel, the tragic Fantine, and the relentless Inspector Javert, whose pursuit of Valjean adds suspense. The narrative also highlights the love story of Marius and Cosette. Hugo's work reflects the struggle between humanity and evil, emphasizing kindness and universal love amidst adversity, inspired by real-life events and figures.

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Subject

A novel published in 1862 by French author Victor Hugo.

Around the personal experiences of the protagonist, Toulon convict Jean Valjean, it incorporates the history, revolution, war, moral philosophy, law, justice, religion and faith of France.

Character Introduction

Jean Valjean

Not only is he the number one protagonist of Les Miserables, but also a symbol of Hugo's kindness and love, a greater unknown hero than the famous hero

Jean Valjean evolved from a fugitive to a hero through four steps.

After leaving Bishop Myriel, he did something that made him regret, which was to snatch a child's coin.

saved someone who was mistakenly taken as his comrade in distress

Knowing that the result might make him lose his beloved Cosette, who he had been correlative with for many years, yet still risking his life to save Cosette's lover Marius.

Because of fear of affecting Cosette's future, she broke off her relationship with her after she married Marius.

There have been multiple conflicts between me and Inspector Javert.

When Jean Valjean became the mayor and the superior of Javert

Caught at Denard's house and nearly killed

The meeting of the two after the barricade and escaping from the underground sewer

Bishop Myriel

Characters derived from real-life materials

Not only a portrayal of Bishop Myriel, but also a true portrayal of the author Hugo, representing Hugo's views.

Fantine

The tragic heroine

Her unfortunate situation is the spark that ignites the conflict between Jean Valjean and Javert, and it is also the reason why Jean Valjean diligently searches for Cosette, and dedicates and sacrifices himself for her.

Chavis

Inspector Javert's pursuit of Jean Valjean fills the book with suspense and dramatic effect.

Valjean was born in prison, the descendant of a convict.

Marius and Cosette

Marius and Cosette are a couple.

The personalities of this young couple are the embodiment of Hugo's pursuit of kindness and universal love.

Apenny

Mrs. Thenardier's daughter

Growing up in a deformed environment, the influence of the environment and the changes in the family made Epanini a complex of shrews, thieves, beggars, and prostitutes.

creation background

In 1801, a poor farmer named Pierre Mo was sentenced to five years of hard labor for stealing a piece of bread due to hunger. After serving his sentence, he struggled to make a living with a yellow ID card and encountered numerous obstacles

Hugo's own friend Victor's escape life when he was young

In 1828, Hugo began to collect information about Bishop Miollis and his family, and planned to write a story about a released convict who was influenced by a saintly bishop and turned from evil to good

Work appreciation

Theme of the Work

The struggle between humanity and evil is unremitting, human nature is pure and kind, and they will all go towards happiness, but they must go through a process of suffering.

Artistic features

structure

The structure of the novel can be represented by the following diagram, where Jean Valjean is the main axis, "the disseminator and embodiment of humanitarianism".

Bishop Fugu is the "source of humanitarianism", giving the driving force.

Fantine, Cosette, Marius, these are all "recipients of humanism", the rings revolving around the axis.

psychological description

Compared with the psychological description in later literary works, Les Misérables has its own unique features in psychological description.

Biography

Victor Hugo

Representative French Romantic writer of the 19th century

Born in Pontoise, France in 1802, with two elder brothers.

In 1818, Hugo was able to compose outstanding verses at the age of 16, and published his poetry collection at the age of 21, making a great sensation.