Les Misérables, Book 1: The War Between Four Walls, Chapter 6 summary
Book 1: The War Between Four Walls, Chapter 6 of 365 · 3 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 6, Marius remains absorbed in despair as five chosen men leave the barricade and Enjolras attends to Javert, whose execution is postponed to conserve ammunition. The insurgents move Javert from a post to a table and secure him tightly, while he recognizes Jean Valjean without showing alarm.
What happens
- Marius feels almost dead already, scarcely questions M. Fauchelevent’s presence, and feels pain at the thought of Cosette.
- Five chosen men leave through Mondétour Lane after embracing those who remain.
- Enjolras postpones Javert’s execution because the defenders need their cartridges, then helps him drink water.
- At Javert’s request, insurgents move him from the post to a table and bind him against escape.
- Javert recognizes Jean Valjean watching from the doorway and responds with calm pride.
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What to notice
Javert focuses on physical discomfort despite facing execution. His restrained complaint shows his composure and prompts the move to the table.
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Why does Enjolras postpone Javert’s execution?
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