Les Miserables is a French historical fiction book authored by Victor Hugo. It is set in the early 1800s during a time of political and economic instability in France. The book has themes of loyalty‚ redemption‚ inner struggles‚ morality and love. The main character‚ Jean Valjean‚ a former convict imprisoned for stealing bread‚ is constantly being pursued by his prison guard‚ Javert. Valjean hides his identity while on parole‚ changing his name to Monsieur Madeleine and starts a successful business
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Ethical Theories Reflected Upon the Main Characters from the Film Adaptation Les Miserables by Victor Hugo Non-Consequentialist theories of morality are best expressed by the character Inspector Javert. His actions are lead by the theory that it is better to lead a life where rules are followed. It is your duty to obey the laws and it is your duty to always act in this manner. Consequences are not to be considered when judging a persons actions (Thiroux‚ Krasemann‚ 2012‚ p. 46). Inspector
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March 11‚ 2013 English “When I despair‚ I remember that all throughout history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers‚ and for a time they can seem invincible‚ but in the end‚ they always fall. Think about it – Always. – Gandhi Evil often triumphs‚ but never conquers. The struggle of good and evil is a never ending battle‚ in which both sides sustain wins and losses. In every situation‚ for every individual‚ there is good and evil. At times adversaries
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1. OBJECTIVE 1.1 To use Le Chatelier’s principle for determining the effect of change in concentration. 1.2 To use Le Chatelier’s principle for determining the effect of change in temperature. 2. INTRODUCTION Henry-Louis Le Chatelier‚ (born Oct. 8‚ 1850‚ Paris‚ France—died Sept. 17‚ 1936‚ Miribel-les-Échelles)‚ French chemist who is best known for Le Chatelier’s principle‚ which makes it possible to predict the effect a change of conditions (such as temperature‚ pressure‚ or concentration of
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He was one of the icons of modernism and one of the pioneers in modern high design. Le Corbusier is a designer‚ an urbanist and a writer. He was one talented man in so many ways. One of his works that got my attention most is Villa Savoye‚ pronounced as villa savua. This house is located in Poissy‚ a small commune outside of Paris. Le Corbusier established “The Five Points” of architecture. They are as follows‚ pilotis (slender columns)‚ flat roof terrace‚ open plan‚ ribbon windows and free façade
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In Le Corbusier works in other cities‚ the pattern he was working on is obvious. Probably he would use the same pattern in Beirut. Downtown Beirut already exists as the center of the whole city named as (solider). It consists of both residential buildings and commercial buildings with many restaurants and cafes serving mostly for wealthy people. Le Corbusier would have rearranged this center to serve mostly for commercial needs especially as high skyscrapers for offices and some residential flats
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LES MISERABLES --Victor Hugo‚ published 1862 --the Miserable‚ the wretched‚ the miserable ones‚ the poor ones‚ the victims -- French Revolution About: Novels follows the lives and interactions of several characters‚ focusing on the struggles of ex-convict JEAN VALJEAN and his experience of redemption. Hugo explains the work’s overarching structure: * A progress from evil to good * From justice to injustice * From falsehood to truth * From night to day * From corruption to life from
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communal stimulating factors- change in perspective‚ change in world and change in one’s self. 5.19-5.32 Through the focus of change in perspective‚ positive and negative impacts arise from the inevitable change present throughout each text. In The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock‚ the change in perspective is clearly evident. He repeatedly thinks back and forth of whether he should approach the women in the room‚ or if he should just disregard the thought of socialising and carry on with his lonely
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Dispose of me as you please; but help me first to carry him home. I only ask that of you." Upon examination of Les Miserables‚ it is clearly evident that the elements of Forgiveness‚ Self Sacrifice‚ and Courage are only a few of the main themes Hugo wanted to develop. First off‚ is the element of forgiveness. In a book of mistrust‚ poverty‚ and hate forgiveness thrives in the world of Les Miserables. The first example of this was at the very beginning‚ when Jean Valjean stayed with the bishop
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Movie Report for Les Miserables Les Miserables is a master work of Victor Hugo‚ one of the most prestigious novelists in the field of French literature. Under the background of nineteenth century‚ the novel has clearly appeared the plot by describing the tragic life of the impoverished people in England. The hero‚ Ran A Rang‚ a poor worker who had been sentenced to prison‚ once successfully crawled towards the higher class of society in his endeavors through disguising himself and doing good
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