Enjolras

Volume III: Marius

Leader of the Friends of the ABC, a revolutionary student group that Marius becomes involved with.

The Friends of the A.B.C.

Introduced as the leader of the Friends of the A.B.C., a charismatic and dedicated revolutionary.

A Group Which Barely Missed Becoming Historic

Described as the leader, an only son and wealthy, angelically handsome, with a passion for the right and a single thought to overthrow obstacles. He is severe, chaste, and represents the logic of the Revolution.

Marius' Astonishments

Enjolras rebukes Courfeyrac for disrespecting Jean-Jacques Rousseau and pronounces 'Buonaparte' instead of 'Bonaparte'.

Book IV: The Friends of the A.B.C.

The charismatic and unwavering leader of the Friends of the A.B.C., embodying the spirit of revolution.

The Back Room of the Café Musain

Present but holds his peace during the chaotic discussion.

A Group Which Barely Missed Becoming Historic

Wealthy only son, angelically handsome, severe and passionate for the right; represents the logic of the Revolution, a marble lover of liberty, unaware of women, destined to be a leader.

Enlargement of Horizon

Remains silent initially, then counters Marius's praise of Napoleon with the assertion that France needs no Corsica to be great, and later declares 'my mother is the Republic.'

Marius' Astonishments

Enjolras rebukes Courfeyrac for disrespecting Jean-Jacques Rousseau, declaring his admiration for the philosopher.

The Back Room of the Café Musain

Present but silent, Enjolras holds his peace amid the uproar, observing the debates without joining in.

Enlargement of Horizon

Remains silent until he declares Napoleon's actions a 'crime and expiation,' and later asserts 'my mother is the Republic.'

Volume IV: The Idyl in the Rue Plumet and the Epic in the Rue Saint-Denis

Leader of the revolutionary students, embodying the epic spirit of the barricades.

Volume IV: The Idyl in the Rue Plumet and the Epic in the Rue Saint-Denis

Leader of the revolutionary students, preparing for the uprising in the Rue Saint-Denis.

Facts Whence History Springs and Which History Ignores

Mentioned as a leader of the Society of the Friends of the A.B.C., meeting at the Café Musain.

Enjolras and His Lieutenants

Leads the secret meeting, assigns tasks to his lieutenants, and takes charge of the Cougourde of Aix.

Facts Whence History Springs and Which History Ignores

Leader of the Friends of the ABC, associated with the revolutionary meetings at the Café Musain.

Enjolras and His Lieutenants

Leads the secret meeting at the Café Musain, assigns tasks to his lieutenants, and later visits Richefeu's to observe Grantaire's efforts.

II: Marius

Present with Courfeyrac, Feuilly, and Combeferre when Marius awakens, ready to attend the funeral.

Book X: The 5th of June, 1832

Leads the insurrection, directing the construction of barricades and rallying the revolutionaries.

Marius

Present with Courfeyrac and others, preparing to attend the funeral.

Book X: The 5th of June, 1832

Leads the insurrection, directing the construction of barricades and rallying the revolutionaries.

A Burial; An Occasion to Be Born Again

Implied as one of the revolutionary leaders organizing the crowd; the chapter describes 'well-known leaders' collecting men and the Friends of the People marching.

The Atom Fraternizes with the Hurricane

Implied as part of the revolutionary hurricane, though not directly featured in the excerpts.

A Burial; An Occasion to Be Born Again

Though not named directly, the leaders of the Friends of the People and the insurrectionary youth are present, organizing the crowd.

IV: The Ebullitions of Former Days

Implied as a leader among the insurgents, directing the uprising with scientific military tactics.

IV: The Child Is Amazed at the Old Man

Leads the group, armed with a double-barrelled hunting-gun, and admonishes Bahorel for wasting energy.

The Atom Fraternizes with the Hurricane

Leader of the revolutionary group, representing the hurricane that Gavroche joins.

The Old Man

Leads the group from the Boulevard Bourdon, shouting 'To the barricades!' and directing the march toward Saint-Merry.

Recruits

Notices the tall, gray-haired stranger joining the band but does not know him.

Book XII: Corinthe

Leader of the revolutionary group, present at Corinthe.

The Child Is Amazed at the Old Man

Leads the armed band, carrying a double-barrelled hunting-gun and advising Bahorel to conserve his energy.

The Old Man

Leads the group after the dragoons' charge, shouting 'To the barricades!'

Recruits

Notices a tall, gray-haired man of bold mien joining the band, but does not know him.

Preliminary Gayeties

Sends a message via a gamin; later passes by the wine-shop with armed followers to build a barricade.

Book XII: Corinthe

Leader of the revolutionary students, central figure in the preparations at Corinthe.

Night Begins to Descend Upon Grantaire

Commands the barricade construction, rebukes Grantaire for his drunkenness, and dismisses his resolve.

An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup

Directs the construction of the barricades alongside Combeferre and Courfeyrac; refuses Gavroche's request for a gun.

Preparations

Leads the construction of the barricade, brings the coffer of cartridges, and posts sentinels outside the barricades.

Preliminary Gayeties

Sends the message 'A.B.C.' via Navet; later leads the armed crowd past the wine-shop, gun in hand, heading to build a barricade.

Waiting

Keeps watch on the sentinels, unable to be diverted from his duty.

Night Begins to Descend Upon Grantaire

Commands the barricade construction and sternly orders Grantaire to leave, then dismisses him as incapable of belief or action.

VII: The Man Recruited in the Rue des Billettes

Leads the capture and interrogation of Javert, asserting the insurgents' moral authority.

IV: An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup

Directs the construction of the barricades alongside Combeferre and Courfeyrac; refuses Gavroche's request for a gun.

VIII: Many Interrogation Points with Regard to a Certain le Cabuc

Executes Le Cabuc for murder, then delivers a philosophical speech about justice and the future.

Preparations

Directs the construction of the barricade and assigns sentinel posts.

Waiting

Keeps watch on the sentinels, unable to be diverted from his duty.

VII: The Man Recruited in the Rue des Billettes

Leads the insurgents, confronts and orders the capture of Javert, declares he will be shot before the barricade falls.

VIII: Many Interrogation Points with Regard to a Certain le Cabuc

Leads the barricade, judges and executes Le Cabuc for murdering an innocent porter, then delivers a speech on revolutionary discipline and the future of love.

III: The Extreme Edge

Enjolras is mentioned as the leader who preserved the Rue Mondétour communication; the barricade interior is under his command.

I: The Flag: Act First

Leads the insurgents at the barricade, gives the defiant answer 'The French Revolution!' and calls for a volunteer to replant the flag.

The Flag: Act Second

Leader of the insurgents; he initially holds the flag, then honors Mabeuf's sacrifice and declares the dead man's coat the new flag.

Gavroche Would Have Done Better to Accept Enjolras’ Carbine

Leads the defense; tells Javert his turn is coming.

III: The Extreme Edge

Enjolras is mentioned as the leader who preserved the only communication with the outside world at the barricade.

IV: The Barrel of Powder

Commands the insurgents, shouting 'Wait! Don't fire at random!' and later orders 'Fire!'

End of the Verses of Jean Prouvaire

Declares Marius the leader; decides against exchanging Javert for Prouvaire; informs Javert of Prouvaire's death.

I: The Flag: Act First

Leads the barricade, declares 'The French Revolution!' to the troops, and calls for a volunteer to replant the fallen flag.

The Flag: Act Second

Leader of the insurgents; he initially holds the flag, then honors Mabeuf's sacrifice by kissing his brow and declaring the bloodied coat the new flag.

Gavroche Would Have Done Better to Accept Enjolras’ Carbine

Leads the defenders; warns Javert that his turn is coming.

The Barrel of Powder

Commands the insurgents, shouting 'Wait! Don't fire at random!' and later orders 'Fire!'

End of the Verses of Jean Prouvaire

Declares Marius the chief; shows resolve in wanting to save Jean Prouvaire but is too late; confronts Javert after Prouvaire's death.

Book I: The War Between Four Walls

Leader of the revolutionary students, central figure in organizing the barricade.

I: The Charybdis of the Faubourg Saint Antoine and the Scylla

Referenced indirectly through the revolutionary spirit and the barricade builders Cournet and Barthélemy.

What Is to Be Done in the Abyss if One Does Not Converse

Leads the insurgents, orders repairs, forbids drinking wine, and places the fifteen bottles under Mabeuf's table.

Light and Shadow

Returns from reconnaissance and reports the grim news that the army is attacking and the populace has not risen.

Book I: The War Between Four Walls

Leading the rebellion with unwavering idealism and resolve.

Minus Five, Plus One

Orders the men with families to leave; welcomes Jean Valjean as a citizen.

The Horizon Which One Beholds from the Summit of a Barricade

Delivers a prophetic speech about the future of humanity and the revolution.

Marius Haggard, Javert Laconic

Leads the insurgents, offers Javert water, and orders him to be bound on the table.

What Is to Be Done in the Abyss if One Does Not Converse

Commands the barricade, orders repairs, forbids drinking wine, and places the fifteen bottles under Mabeuf's table.

VII: The Situation Becomes Aggravated

Commands the barricade, orders further fortification and gives the order to fire on the approaching cannon.

Light and Shadow

Returns from reconnaissance, reports the dire situation, and inspires the insurgents with his somber resolve.

The Artillerymen Compel People to Take Them Seriously

Leads the defense, orders the insurgents to take cover, and shoots the artillery sergeant despite Combeferre's plea.

IV: Minus Five, Plus One

Enjolras orders the men with families to leave the ranks and welcomes Jean Valjean as a citizen, acknowledging their shared fate of death.

IX: Employment of the Old Talents of a Poacher and That Infallible Marksmanship Which Influenced the Condemnation of 1796

Commands the placement of a mattress to counter the cannon and thanks Jean Valjean for his decisive action.

V: The Horizon Which One Beholds from the Summit of a Barricade

Delivers a prophetic speech on the future of humanity, blending revolutionary fervor with visions of progress, and stands as the embodiment of the revolution's ideals.

Marius Haggard, Javert Laconic

He offers Javert water and orders him to be moved to a table for better restraint.

XI: The Shot Which Misses Nothing and Kills No One

Leads the barricade, recognizes the enemy's tactic to exhaust ammunition, and orders no return fire.

VII: The Situation Becomes Aggravated

Leads the defense, orders the barricade strengthened and sealed, takes up a double-barrelled rifle, and commands the first volley.

XII: Disorder a Partisan of Order

Leads the insurgents at the barricade; criticizes Fannicot's attack as foolish and wasteful.

Passing Gleams

Remains vigilant at the barricade, interpreting sounds of distant fighting as a sign of Paris awakening, but ultimately acknowledges the failure of the general movement.

The Artillerymen Compel People to Take Them Seriously

Commands the barricade, orders everyone to take cover, and shoots the artillery sergeant to prevent a second discharge.

Wherein Will Appear the Name of Enjolras’ Mistress

Remains impassive and coldly intrepid; mutters 'Patria' when Bossuet notes he has no mistress; orders fire on the artillerymen and warns of dwindling cartridges.

Employment of the Old Talents of a Poacher and That Infallible Marksmanship Which Influenced the Condemnation of 1796

Commands the placement of a mattress to counter the cannon, lends his rifle to Jean Valjean, and thanks him in the name of the Republic.

XI: The Shot Which Misses Nothing and Kills No One

Leads the barricade with tactical restraint, ordering no reply fire to conserve ammunition; identifies the spy on the roof.

Mortuus Pater Filium Moriturum Expectat

Enjolras remains grave and commanding, dominating the barricade with a Spartan attitude.

XII: Disorder a Partisan of Order

Leads the insurgents at the barricade; criticizes Fannicot's attack as foolish and wasteful.

Passing Gleams

Remains vigilant at the barricade, observing signs of a general uprising and later acknowledging the insurgents' hunger.

The Vulture Become Prey

Commands the barricade, issues final orders for defense, and grants Jean Valjean permission to execute Javert.

Wherein Will Appear the Name of Enjolras’ Mistress

Remains impassive and fearless; his mistress is said to be 'Patria' (the fatherland).

Jean Valjean Takes His Revenge

Identifies Javert by name to Marius.

XVII: Mortuus Pater Filium Moriturum Expectat

Dominates the barricade with a grave, heroic attitude.

XXI: The Heroes

Leads the defense of the barricade, remains unscathed, and directs the fight with strategic calm.

Foot to Foot

Leads the final defense, kills an officer, and shields his comrades as they retreat into the wine-shop.

The Vulture Become Prey

Commands the barricade, issues final orders for defense, and grants Jean Valjean permission to execute Javert.

Orestes Fasting and Pylades Drunk

Enjolras stands alone, unarmed and defiant, after the barricade falls. He refuses to have his eyes bandaged, admits to killing the artillery sergeant, and is executed alongside Grantaire.

XIX: Jean Valjean Takes His Revenge

Confirms to Marius that the captured police agent is named Javert.

Prisoner

Mentioned as the focus of the attack at the wine-shop door.

XXI: The Heroes

Unwounded, he directs the defense from one extremity of the barricade, remaining reserved and sheltered.

Foot to Foot

Leads the final defense, kisses Mabeuf's hand, kills an officer, and bars the door to allow others to escape into the wine-shop.

Orestes Fasting and Pylades Drunk

Standing alone and unarmed after the barricade falls, he refuses to have his eyes bandaged and accepts death with haughty dignity.

Prisoner

Mentioned as the focal point of the attack at the wine-shop door, drawing the enemy's attention away from Valjean's escape.

VII: The Effects of Dreams Mingled with Happiness

Marius remembers Enjolras among his fallen friends from the barricade.