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Les Misérables: Victor Hugo, Revolution, and French History

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Themes and Characters in Les Misérables

This chapter discusses various themes and characters from Victor Hugo's novel, Les Misérables. It explores the prevalent theme of the prison system and the characters of Jean Valjean, Javert, and the Tenateers. The chapter also touches on Hugo's belief in showing kindness and compassion to criminals and highlights other characters such as Marius and Fontaine.

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