The Friends of the A.B.C.
A member of the Friends of the A.B.C., known for his cheerful and generous nature.
A Group Which Barely Missed Becoming Historic
Mentioned as a principal member of the Friends of the A.B.C., with a father named M. de Courfeyrac, indicating his bourgeois background.
Blondeau’s Funeral Oration by Bossuet
Emerges from the Café Musain and offers Marius a place to stay.
Marius' Astonishments
Courfeyrac befriends Marius, introduces him to the Café Musain and the Friends of the ABC, and calls him a 'pupil'.
Book IV: The Friends of the A.B.C.
A lively and generous member, known for his warmth and sociability among the friends.
The Back Room of the Café Musain
Energetically argues against the monarchy and burns the Touquet Charter.
A Group Which Barely Missed Becoming Historic
Son of M. de Courfeyrac; one of the principal members of the Friends of the A.B.C., though further details are not elaborated in this excerpt.
Enlargement of Horizon
Comments on the number 18 as Bonaparte's fatal number, linking it to his destiny.
Blondeau’s Funeral Oration by Bossuet
Emerges from the Café Musain and invites Marius to stay at the hotel de la Porte-Saint-Jacques.
Res Angusta
Courfeyrac helps Marius by arranging the sale of his clothes and watch, and offers advice on earning a living through translation work.
Marius' Astonishments
Courfeyrac befriends Marius, introduces him to the Café Musain and the Friends of the A.B.C., and labels him a 'pupil'.
I: Marius Indigent
Gives Marius an old coat and allows him to use his room for correspondence.
The Back Room of the Café Musain
Energetically attacking the monarchy and the Charter, Courfeyrac crumples and burns the Touquet Charter, declaring his refusal of any constitutional compromise.
Enlargement of Horizon
Comments on the number 18 as Bonaparte's fatal number.
Marius Poor
Courfeyrac is mentioned as a friend who helped Marius by connecting him with a publisher, enabling him to earn a living through literary work.
Res Angusta
Courfeyrac helps Marius by arranging the sale of his clothes and watch, and offers advice on earning a living through translation work.
Marius Grown Up
One of Marius's two friends, a young man. They remain good friends but Marius has not joined the group led by Enjolras.
I: Marius Indigent
Provides Marius with an old coat and allows him to use his room for correspondence.
Poverty a Good Neighbor for Misery
Marius meets Courfeyrac occasionally, though rarely.
Marius Poor
Courfeyrac helps Marius by connecting him with a publisher, and Marius once lent him sixty francs.
Marius Grown Up
One of Marius's two friends, a young man who remains a good companion but not a close confidant in Marius's deeper political or personal transformations.
The Conjunction of Two Stars
Courfeyrac is Marius's friend who tries to cheer him up and takes him to the Luxembourg garden, leading to the chance reunion with Ursule.
I: The Sobriquet: Mode of Formation of Family Names
Marius's friend who teases him about his shyness and gives the sobriquet 'Monsieur Leblanc' to the old man and 'Mademoiselle Lanoire' to the girl.
Poverty a Good Neighbor for Misery
Marius meets Courfeyrac occasionally, though rarely.
IV: Beginning of a Great Malady
Courfeyrac encounters Marius on the way to the Luxembourg and later remarks to friends that Marius looked 'utterly stupid' in his new attire.
I: The Sobriquet: Mode of Formation of Family Names
Marius's friend who teases him about his avoidance of women and gives the nickname 'Monsieur Leblanc' to the old man in the Luxembourg.
VI: Taken Prisoner
Courfeyrac dines with Marius and accompanies him to the theatre, noting Marius's unusual behavior.
Adventures of the Letter U Delivered Over to Conjectures
Courfeyrac remarks on Marius's daily trips to the Luxembourg, saying 'He is on duty,' highlighting Marius's devotion.
IV: Beginning of a Great Malady
Courfeyrac encounters Marius on the street and later remarks to friends that Marius looked 'utterly stupid' in his new attire, likely heading to an examination.
VI: Taken Prisoner
Courfeyrac dines with Marius and accompanies him to the theatre, noting Marius's unusual behavior and remarking on his strange comment about the cross.
Adventures of the Letter U Delivered Over to Conjectures
Courfeyrac observes Marius's daily routine and remarks that he is 'on duty,' highlighting Marius's devotion.
Marius, While Seeking a Girl in a Bonnet, Encounters a Man in a Cap
Guesses at Marius's state and tries to cheer him up, taking him to the Chaumière and the ball at Sceaux.
I: Marius, While Seeking a Girl in a Bonnet, Encounters a Man in a Cap
Courfeyrac tries to distract Marius from his obsession, taking him to the ball at Sceaux and offering advice.
Jondrette Makes His Purchases
Courfeyrac spots Marius and comments on his behavior, deducing he is following a man.
Jondrette Makes His Purchases
Courfeyrac and Bossuet observe Marius following a man and comment on his behavior.
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
Assigned to see the polytechnic students.
I: The Lark’s Meadow
Courfeyrac provides lodging for Marius after he leaves his old room, and lends him five francs each week for Marius to send to Thénardier.
Enjolras and His Lieutenants
Instructed to see the polytechnic students.
I: The Lark’s Meadow
Courfeyrac provides Marius with lodging and lends him five francs each week for Thénardier.
IV: An Apparition to Marius
Marius borrowed a hundred-sou piece from Courfeyrac for Thénardier, though Courfeyrac does not appear directly in this chapter.
An Apparition to Marius
Courfeyrac is mentioned as the friend from whom Marius borrowed a hundred-sou piece for Thénardier.
III: The Beginning of Shadow
Notices Marius's late returns and teases him about his secret love.
Marius Becomes Practical Once More to the Extent of Giving Cosette His Address
Marius mentions Courfeyrac as his friend with whom he lives, and to whom he owes money.
III: The Beginning of Shadow
Notices Marius's late returns and teases him about his secret love.
Marius Becomes Practical Once More to the Extent of Giving Cosette His Address
Marius mentions living with him at Rue de la Verrerie, No. 16.
II: Marius
Invites Marius to General Lamarque's funeral as he and others prepare to go out.
Marius
Seen briefly at the start of the chapter, inviting Marius to General Lamarque's funeral.
A Burial; An Occasion to Be Born Again
Implied as part of the Law School and Friends of the People contingent marching in the procession.
IV: The Child Is Amazed at the Old Man
Armed with a sword-cane, invites Gavroche to come along.
The Atom Fraternizes with the Hurricane
A member of the revolutionary group, interacting with Gavroche.
The Old Man
Recognizes Father Mabeuf in the street and engages him in dialogue, urging him to go home amid the danger.
Recruits
Leaves the mob to retrieve his purse and hat, encounters a young artisan asking for Marius, and allows the stranger to follow them to the barricades.
Book XII: Corinthe
A member of the revolutionary group, present at the tavern.
The Child Is Amazed at the Old Man
Part of the revolutionary group, brandishing an unsheathed sword-cane and inviting Gavroche to come along.
I: History of Corinthe from Its Foundation
Courfeyrac and his friends frequented Corinthe; he wrote the chalk inscription on the door.
The Old Man
Recognizes M. Mabeuf and tries to persuade him to go home.
Recruits
Leaves the mob to fetch his purse and hat, encounters a young artisan seeking Marius, and allows the stranger to follow him to the barricades.
Preliminary Gayeties
Leads the mob to build a barricade; agrees with Bossuet's suggestion to build it in the Rue de la Chanvrerie.
Book XII: Corinthe
One of the young revolutionaries, active in the group at Corinthe.
Night Begins to Descend Upon Grantaire
Joins Bossuet at the barricade and scolds Grantaire.
I: History of Corinthe from Its Foundation
One of the friends who frequented Corinthe; wrote a chalk inscription on the door.
An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup
Attempts to console the Widow Hucheloup by framing the barricade as revenge for her fines; helps direct the construction.
Preparations
Assists Enjolras in planning the barricades, mounts a table to open the coffer, and distributes cartridges with a smile.
Preliminary Gayeties
Responds to Bossuet's shout; agrees to build the barricade in the Rue de la Chanvrerie.
Waiting
Joins the others in the wine-shop corner, sharing memories and verses.
Night Begins to Descend Upon Grantaire
Returns to the barricade and scolds Grantaire for his drunkenness.
VII: The Man Recruited in the Rue des Billettes
Among the insurgents who gather to witness Javert's capture.
IV: An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup
Attempts to console Mother Hucheloup by claiming the barricade is avenging her fine; helps direct construction.
VIII: Many Interrogation Points with Regard to a Certain le Cabuc
Sees a small young man on the barricade who had asked about Marius earlier.
Preparations
Mounts a table to distribute cartridges from the coffer.
Waiting
Participates in the poetic gathering in the wine-shop.
VII: The Man Recruited in the Rue des Billettes
Among those who come running to see Javert bound to the post.
VIII: Many Interrogation Points with Regard to a Certain le Cabuc
Observes a small young man who had asked about Marius earlier, now joining the insurgents.
I: The Flag: Act First
Urges the insurgents to conserve their powder and wait before returning fire.
The Flag: Act Second
Insurgent who identifies Mabeuf to Enjolras, noting that Mabeuf was not a regicide but a 'brave blockhead'.
IV: The Barrel of Powder
Shouts 'Follow me!' and is delivered by Marius's second shot.
I: The Flag: Act First
Urges the insurgents to conserve powder and wait for the troops to enter the street before firing.
The Flag: Act Second
An insurgent who identifies Mabeuf to Enjolras, noting that he was not a regicide but a 'brave blockhead.'
The Barrel of Powder
Shouts 'Follow me!' and is delivered by Marius's second shot.
What Is to Be Done in the Abyss if One Does Not Converse
Comments on the extinguished torch, saying it annoyed him.
Minus Five, Plus One
Urges the men to hurry in deciding who will leave.
What Is to Be Done in the Abyss if One Does Not Converse
Comments on the extinguished torch, comparing its flickering to cowardice.
VII: The Situation Becomes Aggravated
Comments wryly on the barricade being a fortress but a rat hole, and later jokes about the cannon.
The Artillerymen Compel People to Take Them Seriously
Returns Gavroche's gun to him.
IV: Minus Five, Plus One
Courfeyrac urges haste in the selection of who should leave, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
XI: The Shot Which Misses Nothing and Kills No One
Jests about the grapeshot's lack of effect, calling the cannon 'diffuse.'
VII: The Situation Becomes Aggravated
Comments wryly on the barricade being a fortress and a rat hole; later jokes about the cannon's arrival.
Passing Gleams
Addressed by Enjolras regarding the wounded passing by, indicating they are not from their barricade.
The Artillerymen Compel People to Take Them Seriously
Returns Gavroche's gun to him.
Wherein Will Appear the Name of Enjolras’ Mistress
Sits beside Enjolras and insults the cannon with ironic humor; announces the arrival of the second cannon as 'Eight-Pounder'.
Gavroche Outside
Spots Gavroche outside the barricade and shouts for him to come back inside.
XI: The Shot Which Misses Nothing and Kills No One
Jests about the cannon's lack of effect, calling it 'diffuse.'
Mortuus Pater Filium Moriturum Expectat
Courfeyrac bandages Marius' brow and arranges an arsenal near Enjolras.
Passing Gleams
Addressed by Enjolras regarding the wounded passing by, indicating they are not from their barricade.
Wherein Will Appear the Name of Enjolras’ Mistress
Sits beside Enjolras, insults the cannon with irony, and announces the arrival of a second cannon.
Gavroche Outside
Sees Gavroche outside and calls him back to safety.
XVII: Mortuus Pater Filium Moriturum Expectat
Bandages Marius's brow and arranges weapons.
XXI: The Heroes
Fights bareheaded after his hat is shot away; killed during the assault.
Foot to Foot
Previously part of the center defense that gave way during the assault.
XXI: The Heroes
Killed in the assault; earlier joked about losing his hat to cannonballs.
Foot to Foot
Previously held the center of the barricade before it gave way.
IV: Mademoiselle Gillenormand Ends by No Longer Thinking It a Bad Thing That M. Fauchelevent Should Have Entered with Something Under His Arm
Mentioned as Marius's intimate friend; reported dead by Marius.
