We watched the Les Miserables movie and were asked to answer a few questions afterwards.I am just unsure if my answers are correct or not for the following questions...
1. How did the Bishop's lie to the police to take cover for Jean Valjean exemplify the thoughts of Philosophes?
2. Does Javert; police inspector, represent the absolutist leaders of France? Why?
3. How does the trial and tribulations of Valjean typify the French Revolution?
PLease help (Ms. Sue) :)
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If you post your answers I'll check them for you.
ok, here are my answers, I just don't think the actually answered the questions. It would be amazing if you could help me add a few things and pointers. Thank you Ms. Sue!:
1. The Bishop shows mercy for Valjean and used reason, and thus lies for him so he won't get caught. After he makes him promise that starting from then, he will be an honest man. The bishop entrusted him and told him what was right from wrong. He didn't believe that putting someone in prison was going to change any of the thoughts of Valjean.He believed in reason and justice. The only reason Valjean tried to steal was because he was hungry and poor, and those are natural acts of despair.
2. I would agree but also disagree that Javert represents the absolutist leaders of France. Over decades Javert has never forgotten about the little crime of stealing a loaf of bread Valjean committed. He was unjust, and unquestioning law and decides to pursue Valjean relentlessly. When he finally caught Valjean, he made it very clear that he was to obey him and die according to his preference because he was the police inspector. But oppositely near the end, he develops a feeling of truth, reason and equality. It wasn't fair for him to kill Valjean after he had spared his life. Despite these feelings, he was also thinking for himself. He knew that he had no right in accusing Valjean as he was a kind and caring man. Javert himself would actually be the one accused.
3. It typify's the revolution because the trial and tribulations of Valjean are similar to the feelings of the poor at the time. They had no food or money, freedom, rights or equality. Valjean was in the same situation. He had to be alert of his surroundings and everything he did to prevent being recognized. Many people also treated him badly because of him being a former prisoner and would not treat him fairly or kindly.
1. The Bishop shows mercy for Valjean and used reason, and thus lies for him so he won't get caught. After he makes him promise that starting from then, he will be an honest man. The bishop entrusted him and told him what was right from wrong. He didn't believe that putting someone in prison was going to change any of the thoughts of Valjean.He believed in reason and justice. The only reason Valjean tried to steal was because he was hungry and poor, and those are natural acts of despair.
2. I would agree but also disagree that Javert represents the absolutist leaders of France. Over decades Javert has never forgotten about the little crime of stealing a loaf of bread Valjean committed. He was unjust, and unquestioning law and decides to pursue Valjean relentlessly. When he finally caught Valjean, he made it very clear that he was to obey him and die according to his preference because he was the police inspector. But oppositely near the end, he develops a feeling of truth, reason and equality. It wasn't fair for him to kill Valjean after he had spared his life. Despite these feelings, he was also thinking for himself. He knew that he had no right in accusing Valjean as he was a kind and caring man. Javert himself would actually be the one accused.
3. It typify's the revolution because the trial and tribulations of Valjean are similar to the feelings of the poor at the time. They had no food or money, freedom, rights or equality. Valjean was in the same situation. He had to be alert of his surroundings and everything he did to prevent being recognized. Many people also treated him badly because of him being a former prisoner and would not treat him fairly or kindly.
Good answers! :-)
Thank you! Do they all work? Because I don't think they all answer the questions.. lol
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