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    Marxist Approach

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    The document analyzes Les Misérables from a Marxist perspective. It divides the characters into two classes: the bourgeoisie, who hold political and economic power, and the proletariat, who are oppressed and exploited by the bourgeoisie. This is illustrated through Jean Valjean's struggle as a former convict forced into harsh working conditions. His difficulties are a result of the oppressive bourgeoisie, like Thénardier who exploits Jean Valjean. Inspector Javert represents the ruling class enforcing laws to maintain the status quo and control the proletariat, shown through his pursuit of Jean Valjean.

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    The document analyzes Les Misérables from a Marxist perspective. It divides the characters into two classes: the bourgeoisie, who hold political and economic power, and the proletariat, who are oppressed and exploited by the bourgeoisie. This is illustrated through Jean Valjean's struggle as a former convict forced into harsh working conditions. His difficulties are a result of the oppressive bourgeoisie, like Thénardier who exploits Jean Valjean. Inspector Javert represents the ruling class enforcing laws to maintain the status quo and control the proletariat, shown through his pursuit of Jean Valjean.

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    The document analyzes Les Misérables from a Marxist perspective. It divides the characters into two classes: the bourgeoisie, who hold political and economic power, and the proletariat, who are oppressed and exploited by the bourgeoisie. This is illustrated through Jean Valjean's struggle as a former convict forced into harsh working conditions. His difficulties are a result of the oppressive bourgeoisie, like Thénardier who exploits Jean Valjean. Inspector Javert represents the ruling class enforcing laws to maintain the status quo and control the proletariat, shown through his pursuit of Jean Valjean.

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    The document analyzes Les Misérables from a Marxist perspective. It divides the characters into two classes: the bourgeoisie, who hold political and economic power, and the proletariat, who are oppressed and exploited by the bourgeoisie. This is illustrated through Jean Valjean's struggle as a former convict forced into harsh working conditions. His difficulties are a result of the oppressive bourgeoisie, like Thénardier who exploits Jean Valjean. Inspector Javert represents the ruling class enforcing laws to maintain the status quo and control the proletariat, shown through his pursuit of Jean Valjean.

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    MARXIST APPROACH

    In Les Misérables, the characters are divided into two distinct groups: the bourgeoisie and the
    proletariat. The bourgeoisie are the wealthy and powerful individuals who hold the majority of the
    economic and political power in society, while the proletariat are the working-class individuals who
    are oppressed and exploited by the bourgeoisie. This class division is illustrated in the novel through
    the character of Jean Valjean, who is a member of the proletariat.

    Jean Valjean is a former convict who is forced to work for little pay and endure harsh living
    conditions, which reflects the oppression and exploitation faced by the working class in society. His
    struggle to survive and provide for himself and his adopted daughter, Cosette, is a direct result of the
    oppressive nature of the bourgeoisie. This is exemplified in the character of Thénardier, a corrupt
    innkeeper who exploits Jean Valjean for his own gain.

    The character of Inspector Javert represents the ruling class and the established order of society. He
    is obsessed with enforcing the law and maintaining the status quo, regardless of the harm it causes
    to the working class. His relentless pursuit of Jean Valjean is symbolic of the ruling class’s fear of the
    proletariat rising up against them and overthrowing the established order.

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