By: Andrea
Plot Overview:
_____In Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, I have read so far that Javert, the policeman, wanted to renounce from his job because he misjudged Monsieur Madeleine into believing that his personality was a cover-up for his crime and that he really was Jean Valjean. Monsieur Madeleine did not want Javert to renounce for an assumption of his but Javert was convinced that his misjudgment should not be a matter to take lightly and he would like to be fired. Also, in another chapter after, it is explained what happened to Jean Valjean after he robbed from Petit Gervais and what became of him during that time.
Revolution Background:
_____One of the French revolutions lasted from 1789-1799. The reasons for the revolution was because France's monarchy had too many privileges while the lower class had inalienable rights which was noted by the lower class as they became enlightened. Also, famine spread, Louis XV fought many wars as well as Louis XVI supported the colonists' during the American Revolution leaving France to owe 2 million francs worth of debt. The revolution did not go smoothly because the monarchy resisted the peasants complains and did any if little changes at all to the ruling system.
Possible Research Question:
Possible Research Question:
_____A possible research question could be "Did the French Revolution help create other revolutions?" or, "How much damage was caused in all of Europe to the cause of just the French Revolution?"
I think I like your first question better, but I still feel that it is too broad. It would help if you specified which French Revolution (there were multiple) and I personally don't think you'll find much to connect to with the text if you go that route.
ReplyDeleteAndrea,
ReplyDeleteI think your question about the connection of other European revolutions to the French revolution is a good question; however, I agree with Ervin that it might make it difficult to connect to the text with that question. Consider how Hugo portrays the revolution and the people suffering through it. Then, you can use the novel to explain an interpretation of some aspect of the revolution. We can talk this through one on one during class before Friday. Great start though. Always better to start broad and narrow things down! Bravo!