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What do the Thenardiers symbolize?
While Javert represents the justice system that would punish Valjean, the Thenardiers represent the lawless subculture of society that would blackmail him.
What happens to Fantine’s daughter?
Originally a beautiful and naive girl, Fantine is eventually forced by circumstances to become a prostitute, selling her hair and front teeth, losing her beauty and health. The money she earns is sent to support her daughter….
| Fantine | |
|---|---|
| Children | Cosette (daughter) |
| Relatives | Marius Pontmercy (son-in-law) |
| Nationality | French |
Is Cosette Jean Valjean daughter?
She is the daughter of Fantine, who leaves her to be looked after by the Thénardiers, who exploit and victimise her. Rescued by Jean Valjean, who raises Cosette as if she were his own, she grows up in a convent school….Cosette.
| Cosette Pontmercy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1815 |
What are the Thenardiers first names?
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| Monsieur Thénardier | |
|---|---|
| Also Known As | Jondrette Fabantou Baron Thénard Genflot Don Alvarès Balizard |
| Gender | Male |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Born | 1773 |
How old is Jean Valjean when he dies?
He was 21. A spokesman for the production said that Jean-Baptiste died after an accident: He fell from a fire escape in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.
Is destiny and Cosette the same?
Because Cosette is now Destiny, her past self no longer exists; it’s as if her memories never existed in the first place.
Who are the Thénardiers in Les Miserables?
Thénardier moves with Azelma to America, where he becomes a slave trader. The Thénardiers are featured in the musical based on Hugo’s novel. They own an inn in the town of Montfermeil, where they have been entrusted with the care of Cosette, Fantine’s daughter.
What do the thernadiers symbolize in Les Miserables?
The Thernadiers are symbolic to the criminal underworld that seeks to extort Valjean, in contrast to Javert, who represents the authorities who seek to punish him for his criminal past. In the book, they are arrested by Javert and Madame Thenardier dies in prison shortly after.
What is the relationship between Monsieur and Madame Thénardier?
Her parents, Monsieur and Madame Thénardier, run their own business as innkeepers. When Éponine first meet Cosette, who was also a toddler, the two of them were best friends, like sisters. After taking in Cosette, the Thénardiers abused her, sold her wardrobe, made her wear rags and forced her to work for the inn.
How did Thénardier escape from prison in Les Miserables?
Thénardier, Patron-Minette and Brujon manage to escape from prison with the aid of Gavroche (a rare case of Gavroche helping his family in their criminal activities). One night, during one of Marius’s visits with Cosette, the six men attempt to raid Valjean’s and Cosette’s house.