The Friends of the A.B.C.
A member of the Friends of the A.B.C., known for his philosophical and humane approach to revolution.
A Group Which Barely Missed Becoming Historic
Represents the philosophy of the Revolution, complementing Enjolras. He is broader, more humane, and desires revolution with civilization, reading widely and attending lectures.
Marius' Astonishments
Combeferre defends classic tragedy as having a reason for existence, comparing it to a duck in nature.
Book IV: The Friends of the A.B.C.
A thoughtful and philosophical member of the group, balancing Enjolras's fervor with reason.
The Back Room of the Café Musain
Upholds the Charter weakly while Courfeyrac argues against it; philosophically watches the Charter burn.
A Group Which Barely Missed Becoming Historic
Represents the philosophy of the Revolution; broader and more humane than Enjolras, loves the word 'man,' attends lectures, reads widely, and advocates for civilization alongside revolution.
Enlargement of Horizon
Responds to Marius's epic praise of Napoleon with the simple, powerful word 'To be free,' and later sings a song about choosing a mother over glory.
Marius' Astonishments
Combeferre defends classic tragedy, arguing that it has a right to exist alongside antique tragedy.
The Back Room of the Café Musain
Upholding the Charter weakly, Combeferre watches philosophically as Courfeyrac burns the document, remarking that 'the charter metamorphosed into flame.'
Enlargement of Horizon
Responds to Marius's epic praise of Napoleon with the simple retort 'To be free,' then leaves singing a song about choosing a mother over glory.
Facts Whence History Springs and Which History Ignores
Implied as a member of the student groups meeting at the Café Musain and the Corinthe.
Enjolras and His Lieutenants
Promised to go to Picpus.
Enjolras and His Lieutenants
Assigned by Enjolras to go to Picpus to rally supporters.
II: Marius
Present with the group preparing to attend General Lamarque's funeral.
Marius
Also present with the group ready to go to the funeral.
A Burial; An Occasion to Be Born Again
Implied as part of the Medical School and Friends of the People contingent marching in the procession.
IV: The Child Is Amazed at the Old Man
Carries a National Guard gun and pistols, part of the revolutionary band.
The Atom Fraternizes with the Hurricane
Another revolutionary, part of the group preparing for the uprising.
The Old Man
Among those who took to the Rue Bassompierre with Enjolras and Courfeyrac.
Recruits
Also observes the unknown tall man joining the group.
Book XII: Corinthe
A thoughtful revolutionary, part of the gathering at Corinthe.
The Child Is Amazed at the Old Man
Armed with a National Guard gun and pistols, marching with the band.
The Old Man
Among those who took to the Rue Bassompierre with Enjolras and Courfeyrac.
Recruits
Also remarks on the unknown tall man joining the group.
Book XII: Corinthe
Philosophical member of the revolutionary group, present at the gathering.
An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup
Assists Enjolras and Courfeyrac in directing the barricade construction; denies Gavroche a gun.
Waiting
Among the group of friends reciting verses and preparing for the battle.
IV: An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup
Assists Enjolras in directing the barricade construction; tells Gavroche he is too young for a gun.
VIII: Many Interrogation Points with Regard to a Certain le Cabuc
Watches Enjolras with admiration and compassion; offers to share Enjolras's fate.
Waiting
Joins the others in reciting love verses during the wait.
VIII: Many Interrogation Points with Regard to a Certain le Cabuc
Present at the barricade, expresses solidarity with Enjolras after the execution.
I: The Flag: Act First
Sits with Enjolras near the barricade outlet, listening for the approaching troops.
End of the Verses of Jean Prouvaire
Proposes to exchange Javert for Prouvaire under a flag of truce.
I: The Flag: Act First
Seated with Enjolras near the barricade outlet, listening for the enemy; identifies Gavroche's warning.
End of the Verses of Jean Prouvaire
Proposes to exchange Javert for the captured Jean Prouvaire, but the plan is thwarted by Prouvaire's execution.
Book I: The War Between Four Walls
A key revolutionary, known for his philosophical and practical contributions to the uprising.
What Is to Be Done in the Abyss if One Does Not Converse
Examines the wine bottles, speaks of the dead and compares translators of the Georgics; discusses Caesar and Brutus.
Minus Five, Plus One
Delivers a moving speech about the suffering of women and children, urging the men to think of their families.
The Horizon Which One Beholds from the Summit of a Barricade
Mentioned as having influenced Enjolras's ideas toward a broader, more progressive vision.
What Is to Be Done in the Abyss if One Does Not Converse
Examines the wine bottles, speaks of the dead and the morality of political murder, and discusses translations of the Georgics.
VII: The Situation Becomes Aggravated
Provides detailed analysis of the cannon's construction and ballistic properties.
The Artillerymen Compel People to Take Them Seriously
Pleads with Enjolras to spare the young artillery sergeant, but Enjolras kills him anyway.
IV: Minus Five, Plus One
Combeferre delivers a moving speech about the suffering of women and children, urging those with dependents to leave the barricade.
IX: Employment of the Old Talents of a Poacher and That Infallible Marksmanship Which Influenced the Condemnation of 1796
Points out that there are no spare mattresses as the wounded are using them.
V: The Horizon Which One Beholds from the Summit of a Barricade
Mentioned as having influenced Enjolras's thinking, helping him move from narrow dogma to a broader vision of progress.
VII: The Situation Becomes Aggravated
Provides detailed analysis of the brass cannon's composition and historical rifling techniques.
XII: Disorder a Partisan of Order
Responds to Bossuet, describing Fannicot as 'a man who does good by gunshots.'
The Artillerymen Compel People to Take Them Seriously
Pleads with Enjolras not to kill the young artillery sergeant, arguing against the brutality of war.
Employment of the Old Talents of a Poacher and That Infallible Marksmanship Which Influenced the Condemnation of 1796
Notes that the wounded are lying on the available mattresses, then questions who will fetch the fallen mattress.
Mortuus Pater Filium Moriturum Expectat
Combeferre follows Marius, retrieves the basket of cartridges, distributes them, and later dresses wounds.
XII: Disorder a Partisan of Order
Responds to Bossuet, describing Fannicot as 'a man who does good by gunshots.'
The Vulture Become Prey
Notes that it is midday as the clock strikes twelve.
XVII: Mortuus Pater Filium Moriturum Expectat
Brings back the basket of cartridges and distributes them; dresses wounds.
XXI: The Heroes
Wounded by three bayonet thrusts while lifting a wounded soldier, dies gazing heavenward.
Foot to Foot
Previously part of the center defense that gave way during the assault.
The Vulture Become Prey
Notes that it is midday as the clock strikes twelve.
XXI: The Heroes
Transfixed by three bayonet wounds while lifting a wounded soldier, dies gazing heavenward.
