Les Misérables, Book 6: The Conjunction of Two Stars, Chapter 8 summary
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In Chapter 8, Marius becomes furious when a gust lifts Ursule’s dress, and he directs his jealousy toward both her and a passing veteran who might have seen her. His anger fades after three days of sulking, but his passion grows more extreme rather than becoming calmer.
What happens
- Ursule persuades M. Leblanc to walk along the path, and Marius watches them pass.
- A gust lifts her dress and reveals her leg; she quickly pulls the dress down, but Marius becomes angry.
- When she passes again, Marius gives her a furious look, and she responds with a questioning gesture.
- A passing veteran appears cheerful, making Marius suspect that he also sees the exposed leg.
- Marius sulks for three days before forgiving Ursule, while his passion grows into madness.
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What to notice
The closing sentence makes jealousy part of the growth of Marius’s passion, not a force that weakens it.
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Why does Marius become jealous of the passing veteran?
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