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les mis book 2 chapter 7

In this chapter, Jean Valjean admits to his faults and that he knows he deserved to be punished. I like that he is honest and knows when to own up to his faults. I agree with him though that his punishment was too severe for the crime he committed.

les mis book 2 chapter 6

Here we learn more about Jean Valjean's life and damn is it sad. He lost so much, his parents and his sister. His sister being the person he was attached to the most. I couldn't imagine what that did to him. And to top it off, he went to jail. He probably felt so alone.

les mis book 2 chapter 5

This chapter was super short, but why was Jean Valjean being insulting to the bishop? One of the only people who has been kind to him? I was pretty disappointed that he did that not going to lie.

les mis book 2 chapter 4

We skimmed through most of this chapter so it was very short. Nothing really stood out to me besides the fact that Mademoiselle Baptistine helped Jean Valjean and gave him goatskin to keep him warm. I like how both the bishop and her are being kind to him.

les mis book 2 chapter 3

The bishop lets Jean Valjean into his home and lets him eat and sleep there. Jean Valjean expressed his gratitude and was so thankful that he had a place to stay. I'm glad the bishop helped him, although it was no surprise considering the good deeds he has done before. But I'm glad Jean Valjean was helped and I hope the bishop helps him more.

les mis book 2 chapter 2

In this chapter, Madame Magloire tries to warn the bishop and Mademoiselle Baptistine that Jean Valjean is bad news and that they shouldn't associate with him. Madame Magloire also tries to persuade the bishop to lock his door so that not anyone can just come into his home. I'm thinking that maybe Madame Magloire is worried Jean Valjean will do something bad to the bishop and his sister, because why else would she be concernced?

les mis book 2 chapter 1

We found out that the main character of the story isn't actually the bishop, but is actually Jean Valjean. This was a big surprise to me because this whole time we've been reading about the bishop and his life, just to find out that he isn't even the main character. Jean Valjean was a former inmate who was freed and was allowed to enter society again. He's been hoping to find someone who can help him. I hope that he is able to find someone when we continue reading.