Posts Tagged “Bishop”

The Bishop! I'm re-reading Les Misérables after 20 years, and providing running commentary. The book opens with Part 1: Fantine...which starts with the Bishop.
Part 2…4601 My re-read continues, as the Bishop learns a lesson about nobility, and an ex-con named Jean Valjean has a life-changing experience. 118 pages and counting.
Second Chances The offering of a second chance, and acceptance/refusal of said chance, happens repeatedly in Les Misérables.
Valjean and the Bishop The Bishop's kindness doesn't trigger an instant conversion. It sets the stage by convincing Jean Valjean that change is _possible_.