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Les Misérables: resumen de Book 1: The War Between Four Walls, Chapter 19

Book 1: The War Between Four Walls, Chapter 19 de 365 · 4 min para leer el chapter

In Chapter 19, Jean Valjean takes Javert away from the barricade, cuts his bonds, and releases him instead of taking revenge, giving him his address before sending him away. A pistol shot conceals the release, and Marius feels dread when Jean Valjean returns and announces completion.

Qué sucede

  1. Jean Valjean leads the bound Javert out of the wine-shop and over the small barricade into Mondétour Lane.
  2. Beside the bodies, Javert expects revenge, but Jean Valjean cuts his bonds and sets him free.
  3. Jean Valjean gives his address, and Javert reluctantly leaves after asking Jean Valjean to kill him.
  4. Jean Valjean fires into the air and returns to announce that his task is finished.
  5. Marius recognizes Javert, confirms his name with Enjolras, and feels dread when the shot interrupts his chance to intervene.

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En este chapter

Jean ValjeanJavertMariusEnjolrasTema: Mercy and law

En qué fijarte

Javert asks for death even after receiving freedom. His demand shows how deeply Jean Valjean’s mercy disturbs him.

Comprobación rápida

Why does Jean Valjean fire his pistol after Javert disappears?

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