Posts Tagged “Fauchelevent”

Righteousness vs “Righteousness” Continuing my re-read of the book: Javert makes his entrance as one of M. Madeleine's few detractors, and the system chews up Fantine and spits her out.
Valjean sure knows how to pick a hiding place Continuing my series on re-reading the novel. Valjean and Cosette arrive in Paris, but are soon driven out, pursued by Javert.
Buried Alive! Valjean must leave the grounds without being seen. Fauchelevent must get an empty coffin out without suspicion. How can they possibly solve these problems?
A Few Thoughts on the Mysterious Monsieur Madeleine The crack shot who never kills a small bird (like a lark). No reason to fear new Inspector Javert - at first. And he surprises everyone.
No Such Thing as Coincidence Les Misérables is full of coincidences, some extremely far-fetched. But Victor Hugo treats them as divine design.