Les Misérables, Chapter 5 summary
Chapter 5 of 365 · Book 1: A Just Man · 5 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 5, M. Myriel follows a daily routine of prayer, church business, charitable visits, plain meals, and study, making his private life match his public service. His worn clothing and reflections on God show how voluntary poverty and compassion guide both his habits and his thinking.
What happens
- M. Myriel begins his day with meditation, Mass, a simple breakfast, and the many duties of his office.
- He gives his remaining time first to suffering people, then to gardening, reading, or writing.
- During walks, he greets families, visits the poor, and approaches the rich when his money runs out.
- He hides his aging cassocks beneath a warm cloak and usually eats very plain food.
- After supper with his sister, he studies and writes; one marginal note praises compassion above other names for God.
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of Die Elenden, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Starten Sie 90 Tage kostenlosNothing to pay today. 0,14 USD a day in the first year, then 0,27 USD a day.
Quick check
Why does the Bishop wear his purple cloak when he goes into town?
Free for 3 months
Get the full summary of Die Elenden, free
- 200,000+ classics as eBooks, audiobooks and 15-minute summaries, and print and large print at cost
- Up to 5 readers in your home on one plan
Starten Sie 90 Tage kostenlosNothing to pay today. 0,14 USD a day in the first year, then 0,27 USD a day.
200,000+ classics to read, hear and hold
15-minute summaries today, eBooks and audiobooks as each book opens, and printed books, large print included, at cost.
Try 3 months free
