Les Misérables, Book 3: In 1817, Chapter 6 summary
Book 3: In 1817, Chapter 6 of 365 · 2 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 6, Favourite flatters Blachevelle with declarations of love, then quietly tells Dahlia that she dislikes him and loves a young neighbor instead. Her confession exposes the gap between her public affection and private feelings, while her complaints reveal dissatisfaction with money, weather, food, and their dining room.
What happens
- The companions hum, drink, laugh, smile, and play a wooden trumpet during their meal.
- Favourite declares her love for Blachevelle and threatens violence if he stops loving her, which pleases his vanity.
- When Dahlia quietly questions her affection, Favourite admits that she dislikes Blachevelle because he is stingy.
- Favourite describes her attraction to a young neighbor who performs loudly and earns money copying legal documents.
- She complains about persistent rain, wind, food prices, and eating in a room containing a bed.
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What to notice
Favourite explicitly admits that her declaration is false. This reverses the meaning of the affectionate exchange that pleases Blachevelle.
Quick check
Why does Favourite privately say she cannot stand Blachevelle?
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