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The Importance Of Change In Les Miserables

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Change is becoming different in one or many areas of life, but what brings about this change? In the movie Les Miserables, written by Victor Hugo, and produced by Columbia Pictures in 1998, we see two men that are battling with each other due to mistakes made by Jean Valjean. Initially Valjean is no more than a convict because of his mindset and actions, but after being given back to God by the bishop, and receiving a second chance, he finds that he is capable of becoming a better man, but he must first realize that his past does not determine his future. Javert, who dedicated his entire life to keeping Valjean captive, is not able to accept that change is possible, despite being given many life changing opportunities by his enemy. For both men, forgiveness was necessary to change their ways, but Valjean was the only one who was able to accomplish this. However, Javert permitted his inability to accept growth drive him to the point of death.

In the beginning of the movie, Jean Valjean is presented as a convict, who was imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. While in jail, he …show more content…

After eight years of this lifestyle he started living up to the bishop’s wishes upon his life, and became a mayor and business owner. During this time, evidence of change could be seen in Valjean 's life. The first was the incident concerning Fantine, a former prostitute, and current worker at Valjean’s company. Fear concerning Fantine’s negative influence on her coworkers was rising, resulting in the foreman throwing her out. Valjean heard about the incident, and immediately made things right, by providing a way out of her trials dealing with lack of money and her orphan daughter, Cosette. “And remember, the truth that once was spoken; to love another person is too see the face of God.” Valjean was willing to show the love of God, because he had previously received the same

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