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THEME NAME: Unconditional Love                                                                                                CARD #9

“Cossette, I have never given my word of honor to anybody, because I stand in awe of my word of honor. I feel that my father is at my side. Now, I give you my most sacred word of honor that, if you go away, I shall die.” (Pg.# 271)

This quote connects to the theme due to the fact that Cosette and Marius’ love is the most powerful bond in the book. Their love may not be separated from them and if so, their purpose in life may also vanish with it.

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Innocence Within Cossette                                                                                                             CARD # 8

“Cossette was still too young for this April Joy, which resembled her, not to find its way to her heart. Insensibly, and without a suspicion on her part, the darkness passed away from her mind.” (Pg.#261)

In this quote, it may be interpreted how Hugo portrays Cosette still, as a young woman that views the world through innocent eyes. She naturally views people without a filter but never expects the worst from anyone.

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Emotional Commitment                                                                                                              CARD #5

“Marius had trembled in every limb, and supported himself against the wall as if he had felt the chill of a sword-blade through his heart when he felt their love was threatened.” (Pg.#220)

Marius has felt very powerful feeling after learning Jondrette was a Thenardier. He knew that he had an emotional responsibility to protect or serve the family that saved his father’s life and feels devoted to accomplish this task his father gave him.

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Love                                                                                                                                               CARD # 7

“Cossette, in her seclusion, like Marius in his, was all ready to take fire. Destiny, with its mysterious and fatal patience, was slowly bringing these two beings near each other, fully charged and all languishing with the stormy electricities of passion.” (Pg.#253)

This quote really emphasizes how Cosette and Marius legitimately feel as if their destiny shows them they are meant to be together and without restrictions or limitations between each other.

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THEME NAME  Mystery                                                                                                                 CARD # 1

“How long did he weep thus? What did he do after weeping? Nobody ever knew.” (Pg.#38)

This quote very much emphasizes an existing doubt and uncertainty of the characters in the book since key facts are missing to complete a story from Jean among others. Since we never really got to see what made him like he is today apart from the story about the galleys, the story of his life will never be completed.

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Social Properness                                                                                                                            CARD #6

“I beg your pardon monsieur, for having disturbed you a little while ag, and for disturbing you again now; but you must have thought me impertinent, and  must explain myself.” (Pg.#167)

This quote really emphasizes the fact that people during the times the book takes, worried about politeness and the wellbeing of others. Although, this might not have been the norm, people still had good in them.

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Emphasis by Simplification. (Dehumanization of Jean Valjean)                                                      CARD #3

***I know the quote is small but I really believe there is a powerful message behind it.

“Jean Valjean changed his number at the galleys. He suddenly became 9430.” (Pg.#115)

Tis becomes another example of Victor Hugo’s writing style. This style highlights the very important, almost story defining aspects and quotes by simplifying them until they suddenly become the main focus of a whole page.

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THEME NAME: Importance of Trust                                                                                           CARD #10

““You see that big fellow there?”

“Well?”

“He is a spy.”

“You are sure?”...

Enjolras approached the man and asked him:

“Who are you?”...

He smiled with a smile which, of all things in the world, was the most disdainful, the most energetic, and the most resolute, and answered with haughty gravity:

“I see how it is ---- Well, yes!”

“You are a spy?”

“I am an officer of the government.”

“Your name is?”

“Javert. ” (Pg.# 277)

This quote really connects to the theme by expressing how trust is a virtue that is vital to the total development of the story. For example, if Cosette never trusted Jean Valjean, their lives would’ve drastically changed for the worse since Jean is always looking out for their protection even if blind trust is necessary.

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Trauma + Misery                                                                                                                              CARD #4

““Yes, madame!” cried Cosette, waking with a start, “here I am! here I am!”

And she sprang out of bed, her eyes still half shut with the heaviness of sleep, extending her arms towards the corner of the wall.

“Oh! What shall I do? Where is my broom?” (Pg.#122)

This quote very much emphasizes the large, ongoing theme occurring throughout the whole book. You don’t have to be a psychologist to notice how Cosette's answer might provide evidence for previous mental abuse. She responds in an almost autonomous way that scares the sleep out of her.

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THEME NAME   Bluntness                                                                                                           CARD #2

“Would you keep my child for me?” (Pg.#43)

This is a very reoccurring theme throughout the book, Victor Hugo almost seems to have based his writing on Les Miserables by having characters have very generic and monotonous dialogues whenever one of the main characters is speaking, giving an eerie atmosphere whenever talking about something so delicate as asking for a stranger to take care of your child.