Title: LES MISERABLES
Genre: Fiction/ Historical
Characters: Jean Valjean (24601)-the main character in the story. He was being imprisoned
for 20 yrs.
Inspector Javert - the antagonist in the
story. He is the policeman. All he want is to make Jean Valjean to be imprison
again.
Fantine- the mother of Cossete.
She was forced to leaved her work and become a prostitute.
Monseigneur- the one who changed
the life of the protagonist. He taught Jean on how to live and start again his
life.
Cossete - the illegitimate daughter of Fantine.
Marius- a college student who fall in love with Cossete.
Setting: The setting of the movie takes place in France in 1800’s.
Plot: The story started when Jean Valjean was given a parole for being
imprisoned for 20 yrs. As he walks away the jail, he is so desperate because no one
wants to give him shelter to stay for he is an ex-convict. Fr. Myriel offer him
to stay inside, he was treated well, he ate & sleep but in the middle of
the night he steal the silver wares of Fr. Myriel. He was so by the two policemen
& arrested. They take him to Fr. & surprisingly he told the policemen
that he gave all those things to Jean Valjean. That time his life changes, he
became an honest person & willing to help to the poor. He became a Mayor
and has his factory that helps to the prosperity of the city. Without his knowledge
one of his employees was being terminated because they found out that she has
an illegitimate child. Fantine becomes a prostitute. One night, Javert arrests
Fantine. She is to be sent to prison, but Madeleine intervenes. Fantine has
fallen ill, and when she longs to see Cosette, Madeleine promises to send for
her. Javert tells Madeleine that a man has been accused of being Jean Valjean,
and Madeleine confesses his true identity. Javert shows up to arrest Valjean
while Valjean is at Fantine’s bedside, and Fantine dies from the shock. After a few years, Valjean escapes from prison and heads to
Montfermeil, where he is able to buy Cosette from the Thénardiers. The
Thénardiers turn out to be a family of scoundrels who abuse Cosette while
spoiling their own two daughters, Eponine and Azelma. Valjean and Cosette move to
a run-down part of Paris. Javert discovers their hideout, however, and they are
forced to flee. They find refuge in a convent, where Cosette attends school and
Valjean works as a gardener. Marius Pontmercy is a young man who lives with his wealthy grandfather, M.
Gillenormand. Because of political differences within the family, Marius has
never met his father, Georges Pontmercy.
Symbolism: Tragedy, Pain
Theme: Love, Forgiveness
1.
What does the title mean in relation to the film as a whole?
- the title mean as a whole talks about sufferings and pains that the characters go through in the entire film. it shows on how life can be miserable at times.
2.
Among the characters, to whom can you relate to?
- I want to relate on Jean Valjean, this character makes me open an eye to those people who is said to be bad. Like the prisoners, despite of how bad they feel, how bad they cause someone if they are given a chance to change themselves they can be the best person they could be.
3.
Which part of the presentation struck you the most? Why?
- the part in the film that struck me the most is when Fr. Myriel says that he all the silver wares to Jean. By this, I sense that Fr. really wants to open the good side of Jean Valjean. He tries to promise Jean Valjean that atleast he can be honest at all times.
4.
What is the movie’s message?
- the message of the movie is no matter how bad the person is,or how empty he feels in his life,if he really wants to change for the better he really can. And no problem can't be solve if you are determined to overcome it. Lastly, love and forgiveness is the key to a happy life.
5.
Did I like this in general? Why?
- yes, I liked the film because it talks about the reality of life. The film doesn't only entertain the viewer but also gives us lessons that we can use in daily life.
6.
Did I agree with the main theme/purpose? Why or why not?
- I agree, the theme is the love and forgiveness. And it's purpose is to relate the viewer in the real life situation on how love and forgiveness conquers all the pains and hurts in life.
7.
What specifically did I like/dislike? Why?
- I don't like the part that Fantine died without seeing her daughter again. Also when she decided to be in prostitution just to send allowance to her daughter.
- for me none, the film is can be understand clearly. And all the characters was known as the story goes.
9.
How does this film relate to the things that are happening in your life?
- the film relates to the thing that is happening to my life by changing the wrong things that I've done, even it is just small things. This also tells me that no matter how painful life can be,we are still blessed to have it. All I have to do is to choose the best way that will lead me towards success and towards a happy life.
