Les Misérables, Book 5: The Virtue of Misfortune, Chapter 6 summary
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In Chapter 6, Aunt Gillenormand arranges for Théodule to visit her father, hoping he can replace Marius in the household’s affections. A newspaper report provokes M. Gillenormand into a furious attack on students and Republicans, but Théodule’s obedient agreement ends with his uncle calling him a fool.
What happens
- Théodule’s posting to Paris gives Aunt Gillenormand the idea of making him a replacement for Marius.
- A newspaper announcement about a student meeting makes M. Gillenormand angry and brings Marius to his mind.
- Théodule arrives in civilian clothes, and Aunt Gillenormand privately tells him to agree with everything.
- M. Gillenormand attacks Republican politics, modern youth, newspapers, and Marius’s departure while Théodule repeatedly agrees.
- Théodule recommends restricting newspapers and books, then warmly endorses another outburst, prompting M. Gillenormand to call him a fool.
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