Les Miserables


In Victor Hugo's Les Miserables Jean Valjean goes through many difficult struggles and finds the much needed influence to help him. There are three characters who influence Jean: Bishop Bienvenu, Cosette, and
Bishop Bienvenu's influence on Jean is similar to that of a father's influence on his son. Bishop Bienvenu's influence is critical to the start of Jean's life after prison. The Bishop was the only person that would shelter Jean for that long first night. During the night Jean stole his silver wear. Instead of being angry, the Bishop confirms Jean's story and gives him the silver candlesticks too. ‘"Jean Valjean, my brother, you no longer belong to evil, but to good. I have bought your soul, that it may not be lost."'(26). The Bishop's Influence on Jean will stay with him for the rest of his life.
Cosette's influence on Jean Valjean is welcome and realized most by Jean. Cosette influenced Jean with her need for love and a father figure.......

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Title: Les Miserables
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