Azelma

First Sketch of Two Unprepossessing Figures

Mentioned as the younger daughter of the Thénardiers, nearly named Gulnare but given the name Azelma due to a romance by Ducray-Dumenil.

First Sketch of Two Unprepossessing Figures

Mentioned as the younger daughter, nearly named Gulnare but given the name Azelma due to a romance by Ducray-Dumenil.

III: The Lark

Also copies her mother's behavior; enjoys a privileged life compared to Cosette.

III: The Lark

The younger Thénardier daughter, who, like Éponine, is pampered and joins in mistreating Cosette.

The Water Question at Montfermeil

Azelma is with her sister Éponine, laughing and chattering in the adjoining room.

The Water Question at Montfermeil

Azelma is playing with Éponine in the adjoining room, enjoying the comfort that Cosette lacks.

Entrance on the Scene of a Doll

Also admired the doll earlier, alongside her sister Éponine.

Entrance on the Scene of a Doll

Azelma, like her sister Éponine, had also spent time gazing at the doll, further emphasizing the disparity between her life and Cosette's.

Cosette Side by Side with the Stranger in the Dark

The other Thénardier daughter, called 'Zelma' by Cosette; also has dolls and plays.

VIII: The Unpleasantness of Receiving Into One’s House a Poor Man Who May Be a Rich Man

The younger Thénardier daughter, who joins her sister in noticing Cosette with the doll.

Cosette Side by Side with the Stranger in the Dark

The other Thénardier daughter, referred to as Zelma, who plays and amuses herself.

VIII: The Unpleasantness of Receiving Into One’s House a Poor Man Who May Be a Rich Man

The younger Thénardier daughter, who joins her sister in pointing out Cosette's transgression with the doll.

Book IV: The Gorbeau Hovel

Azelma is also noted as a child of the Jondrette family in the hovel.

Poverty a Good Neighbor for Misery

Azelma is one of the Jondrette children, part of the family evicted.

Treasure Trove

The shorter of the two ragged girls, who echoes her sister's flight.

Treasure Trove

The shorter of the two ragged girls fleeing with Éponine, also unnamed but present in the scene.

Strategy and Tactics

The younger daughter forced to break a window, cutting her hand in the process.

Jondrette Comes Near Weeping

The younger daughter, whose hand is pinched by Thénardier to make her cry and gain sympathy.

Strategy and Tactics

The younger daughter who is forced to break a window pane, cutting her hand in the process.

In Which Will Be Found the Words to an English Air Which Was in Fashion in 1832

The younger daughter is mentioned as being sent with her sister to watch outside the house.

In Which Will Be Found the Words to an English Air Which Was in Fashion in 1832

The younger Jondrette daughter is mentioned as being sent with her sister to watch the street.

One Should Always Begin by Arresting the Victims

Captured by Javert before the raid.

One Should Always Begin by Arresting the Victims

Captured by Javert earlier while keeping watch.

Embryonic Formation of Crimes in the Incubation of Prisons

Azelma is imprisoned with Éponine at Les Madelonettes and later released alongside her.

Embryonic Formation of Crimes in the Incubation of Prisons

Imprisoned at Les Madelonettes with Éponine, later released alongside her.

In Which Little Gavroche Extracts Profit from Napoleon the Great

Referenced as the younger sister of the two lost children, though she does not appear in the chapter.

Two Men Impossible to Find

The only remaining Thénardier child after her mother's death in prison; she has vanished into the social gloom with her father.

I: The 16th of February, 1833

Disguised as a gaunt fishwife with a loup mask in the maskers' carriage, she is hired for the day and cannot leave the vehicle. She talks with Thénardier about following the wedding.

Two Men Impossible to Find

Mentioned as the only remaining member of the Thénardier family, having disappeared into obscurity with her father.

I: The 16th of February, 1833

Disguised as a gaunt fishwife with a loup mask, accompanies Thénardier in the maskers' carriage; declines to leave the vehicle due to police risk.