In the end though, the last obstacle left to over come, is the face Jean wakes up to every morning, that of his own. His choices have caused his dramatic turn around, but Valjean is unable still to look at himself with the same eyes that forgave Jarvert. When finally, as Jean feels the vibrant life that he holds so dearly drifting dimly away, his angel (Cossette) appears to him. Jean finally realizes that the true meaning of his life is to be the cause that affects many other lives. This revelation of his place in this world, makes Jean's life seem worthwhile after all.

he way, but through mistakes, he finds his bearings.

As Jean is being taken to prison for trying to feed his hungry family, the bitterness of poverty slowly begins to evolve into a raging anger of injustice. He lets this anger multiply until it

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