Les Misérables, Book 3: In 1817, Chapter 8 summary
Book 3: In 1817, Chapter 8 of 365 · 4 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 8, the friends exchange jokes at Bombarda’s until an exhausted horse collapses and dies outside, drawing pity from Fantine and mockery from Dahlia. Favourite then demands the promised surprise, and the four men kiss their sweethearts on the forehead before leaving the women waiting.
What happens
- The diners compare restaurants, and Tholomyès turns questions about philosophy and literature into jokes.
- Tholomyès praises the wine and delivers a long speech filled with references to ancient women and love.
- An exhausted mare pulling a heavy cart collapses after the carter strikes her, interrupting Tholomyès.
- Tholomyès makes a verse about the dead horse, while Fantine expresses pity and Dahlia mocks her.
- Favourite asks for the surprise, and the four men kiss their sweethearts before leaving together.
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What to notice
Dahlia’s response makes the contrast between Fantine’s compassion and the group’s amusement explicit.
Quick check
What do the men do immediately before leaving?
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