The Secret Name of All the Virtues: A Comparative Analysis of the Developments of Jean Valjean and Javert
Jean Valjean and Javert have one defining event in common: An act of love which irreversibly changes them. But why is it that Jean Valjean was able to turn his life around for the better, while Javert committed suicide? In this essay, the author examines the difference between Jean Valjean and Javert through the lens of human development, with a particular emphasis on early relationships, inspired by Ashley Montagu’s book “The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity.”
The Secret Name of All the Virtues: A Comparative Analysis of the Developments of Jean Valjean and Javert
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Raven