What is the relationship between Javert and Valjean?

What is the relationship between Javert and Valjean?

The relationship of Javert and Valjean develops as a binary opposition between law and love. Javert sees Valjean only as the convict he once was, rather than the benefactor of humanity he has become. Javert’s struggle against this dichotomy leads to his eventual suicide.

Why does Javert put medal on Gavroche?

After the deaths of the rest of Les Amis, Javert arrives, having been released by Valjean, and is clearly disturbed by the casualties and is secretly very proud of Gavroche’s courage. Javert pins his medal onto Gavroche’s tunic out of pity and sadness.

What type of character is Javert?

Javert is portrayed as a ruthless, totalitarian force in Les Miserables. There are so many examples of this pertaining to his bordering-on-the-obessive search for Jean Valjean.

What is Javert’s first name?

Inspector
Javert’s first name is Inspector. Gavroche said his name was Inspector Javert. Gavroche is also a little kid with little to no education, so he might not understand the difference between a title like “Inspector” and someone’s name.

What does 24601 stand for?

24601 is the natural number that comes after 24600 and before 24602. It is the first prison code of the character Jean Valjean in the novel (his only code in the musical) Les Misérables. It was chosen by Victor Hugo when he believed that he was conceived on 24 June 1801 (that is, 24-6-01).

Is Gavroche related to Eponine?

Gavroche and Éponine are siblings. This is explicitly stated in the novel but is only hinted at in the musical, when Gavroche expresses grief at her death. Éponine’s younger sister Azelma and their two youngest brothers are omitted from the musical.

What does Gavroche represent in Les Misérables?

In his view, as Javert embodies rigor and order, Gavroche represents the unruly, eccentric, and imaginative. Victor Brombert sees Gavroche as the embodiment of Hugo’s themes of “the political implications of popular speech and popular laughter.

How old is Javert?

Javert.

What is Valjean’s prisoner number?

24601
24601 is the natural number that comes after 24600 and before 24602. It is the first prison code of the character Jean Valjean in the novel (his only code in the musical) Les Misérables. It was chosen by Victor Hugo when he believed that he was conceived on 24 June 1801 (that is, 24-6-01).