Jean Val Jean's transformation from a hate-filled and hard-edged criminal into a well-respected humanitarian reassures readers of Hugo's emphasis on love. For it is only by learning to love others that Val Jean is able to improve himself. Readers cannot help but feel a sense o

Another strong influence on Val Jean's love for humanity is that of the Bishop. In giving Val Jean the silver, Myriel has purchased his soul for God, though Val Jean does

The Bishop Myriel is the first to exercise humanity among those who may not deserve it, both to his parishioners and then to Val Jean. This leads to a great deal of forgiveness throughout the whole novel among the different sub plots of each of the characters. Hugo's main intent is to show how man can be influenced to turn for better and how law vs. humanity can never over power love vs. forgiveness in one man's morality.

not realize what is happening to him. It is obvious that he is basically a good person to start with, and that once the years of torment surpass him, the saintly

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