# Gavroche — Les Misérables character guide > Gavroche in Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Little Gavroche, little Gavroche, Monsieur Gavroche **First appearance:** 0044-ii-first-sketch-of-two-unprepossessing-figures ## Snapshot A singing, thieving street urchin of Paris, abandoned by his parents, who adopts the barricade as his playground and his cause. ## Who they are Gavroche lives by his wits in the gutters of Paris, mocking drunks, stoning lanterns, and belting bawdy songs to empty streets. He is the Thénardiers' cast-off son, though he knows nothing of it, and his fearlessness makes him useful to the insurgents when a letter must be carried through guarded lanes. His excess of zeal—and his refusal to consider objections—makes him the rebellion's smallest and most reckless conscience. ## In the story ### [Paris Studied in Its Atom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-i-paris-studied-in-its-atom) The archetypal Parisian gamin, embodying the spirit of the street child. ### [I: Parvulus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-parvulus) The gamin is introduced as a type, of which Gavroche is the prime example: a joyous, innocent street child of Paris. ### [II: Some of His Particular Characteristics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-some-of-his-particular-characteristics) The chapter serves as a general characterization of the Parisian gamin, of which Gavroche is the archetypal embodiment. ### [He Is Agreeable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-he-is-agreeable) The chapter is a general portrait of the Parisian gamin, of which Gavroche is the prime example; his traits of wit, irreverence, and resilience are described. ### [Paris Studied in Its Atom](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-i-paris-studied-in-its-atom) The gamin is the central figure of this chapter, representing the Parisian street child. ### [IV: He May Be of Use](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-he-may-be-of-use) Gavroche is the archetypal Parisian street arab described in this chapter, embodying the gamin's heedless yet thoughtful nature and potential for growth. ### [I: Parvulus](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-parvulus) The gamin is personified through Gavroche, embodying the street child of Paris. ### [His Frontiers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-his-frontiers) The gamin is the central figure of the chapter, representing the free-spirited, poor children of the Paris suburbs. ### [Some of His Particular Characteristics](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-some-of-his-particular-characteristics) The chapter is a general portrait of the Parisian gamin, of which Gavroche is the prime example in the novel. ### [He Is Agreeable](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-he-is-agreeable) The chapter's depiction of the gamin's character—his poverty, theatrical enthusiasm, and irreverent wit—aligns with Gavroche's role as the archetypal Parisian street arab. ### [VII: The Gamin Should Have His Place in the Classifications of India](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-gamin-should-have-his-place-in-the-classifications-of-india) The quintessential Parisian gamin, embodying the traits described: audacity, irreverence, and a fascination with executions and danger. ### [IV: He May Be of Use](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-he-may-be-of-use) The chapter describes the Parisian gamin, of which Gavroche is a prime example, as a pale child of the faubourgs who develops in suffering and is a thoughtful witness to social realities. ### [VIII: In Which the Reader Will Find a Charming Saying of the Last King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-in-which-the-reader-will-find-a-charming-saying-of-the-last-king) The quintessential Parisian gamin, embodying the spirit of the street urchin described in the chapter. ### [His Frontiers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-his-frontiers) The gamin is the archetype of the Parisian street child, embodying the freedom and poverty of the suburbs. ### [IX: The Old Soul of Gaul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ix-the-old-soul-of-gaul) Gavroche is the embodiment of the Parisian gamin described in this chapter, representing the street-smart, resilient, and rebellious spirit of the faubourgs. ### [VII: The Gamin Should Have His Place in the Classifications of India](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-gamin-should-have-his-place-in-the-classifications-of-india) The chapter describes the typical Parisian gamin, of which Gavroche is the prime example, embodying the audacity, anarchy, and streetwise humor of this caste. ### [VIII: In Which the Reader Will Find a Charming Saying of the Last King](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-in-which-the-reader-will-find-a-charming-saying-of-the-last-king) The gamin is the central figure of the chapter, embodying the street-smart, rebellious, and resourceful spirit of Parisian street children. ### [IX: The Old Soul of Gaul](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ix-the-old-soul-of-gaul) The chapter's description of the Parisian gamin—impudent, witty, and heroic—directly evokes Gavroche, the archetypal street urchin of the novel. ### [Little Gavroche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xiii-little-gavroche) Introduced as a boisterous, pallid, nimble, wide-awake, jeering lad of eleven or twelve, who lives on the streets and occasionally visits his family at the Gorbeau hovel. ### [Little Gavroche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xiii-little-gavroche) Introduced as a cheerful but neglected gamin, living freely on the streets, with parents who do not care for him. ### [Poverty a Good Neighbor for Misery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-poverty-a-good-neighbor-for-misery) Gavroche is a child of the Thénardiers, though not explicitly mentioned in this chapter, he is part of the Jondrette family. ### [The Little One Who Was Crying in Volume Two](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xxii-the-little-one-who-was-crying-in-volume-two) The ragged boy singing and kicking at the door, revealed to be the gamin. ### [Volume IV: The Idyl in the Rue Plumet and the Epic in the Rue Saint-Denis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/volume-iv-the-idyl-in-the-rue-plumet-and-the-epic-in-the-rue-saint-denis) The street urchin who bridges the idyl and epic, active in the uprising. ### [The Little One Who Was Crying in Volume Two](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xxii-the-little-one-who-was-crying-in-volume-two) The gamin who is singing and kicking the door, asking about his family. ### [Volume IV: The Idyl in the Rue Plumet and the Epic in the Rue Saint-Denis](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/volume-iv-the-idyl-in-the-rue-plumet-and-the-epic-in-the-rue-saint-denis) The street urchin who becomes a messenger and participant in the revolutionary activities. ### [Facts Whence History Springs and Which History Ignores](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-facts-whence-history-springs-and-which-history-ignores) Mentioned indirectly as part of the revolutionary energy of the faubourgs. ### [Mother Plutarque Finds No Difficulty in Explaining a Phenomenon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-mother-plutarque-finds-no-difficulty-in-explaining-a-phenomenon) Hungry and resourceful, Gavroche plans to steal an apple but instead overhears Mabeuf's plight, then pickpockets Montparnasse and secretly gives the purse to Mabeuf. ### [Mother Plutarque Finds No Difficulty in Explaining a Phenomenon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-mother-plutarque-finds-no-difficulty-in-explaining-a-phenomenon) Starving and resourceful, Gavroche plans to steal an apple but instead overhears Mabeuf's plight, then pickpockets Montparnasse to give the purse to Mabeuf. ### [Book VI: Little Gavroche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-vi-little-gavroche) The central figure of the chapter, a street urchin navigating life in Paris with wit and independence. ### [The Malicious Playfulness of the Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-the-malicious-playfulness-of-the-wind) Mentioned as one of the Thénardier children who barely had time to discover his younger brothers before they were given away. ### [In Which Little Gavroche Extracts Profit from Napoleon the Great](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-in-which-little-gavroche-extracts-profit-from-napoleon-the-great) The street urchin who takes charge of two lost children, leading them to his home inside the elephant statue and showing resourcefulness and care. ### [Little Gavroche](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-vi-little-gavroche) The central figure of the chapter, a street urchin who navigates the harsh realities of Parisian life with wit and courage. ### [The Vicissitudes of Flight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-the-vicissitudes-of-flight) Recruited by Montparnasse to climb the flue; displays bravery and wit, taking off his shoes to help. ### [I: The Malicious Playfulness of the Wind](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-the-malicious-playfulness-of-the-wind) Mentioned as one of the Thénardier children who barely had time to discover he had two younger brothers. ### [In Which Little Gavroche Extracts Profit from Napoleon the Great](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-in-which-little-gavroche-extracts-profit-from-napoleon-the-great) Little Gavroche, shivering in rags, adopts two lost children, leads them to his shelter in the elephant monument, and cares for them. ### [III: The Vicissitudes of Flight](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-the-vicissitudes-of-flight) Climbs a flue to deliver a rope to Thénardier, showing bravery and skill. ### [Book X: The 5th of June, 1832](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-x-the-5th-of-june-1832) Active in the streets, participating in the uprising and assisting with barricade building. ### [M. Mabeuf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-m-mabeuf) Mentioned indirectly as the source of the purse that M. Mabeuf found and turned in, though he did not realize it came from Gavroche. ### [Book X: The 5th of June, 1832](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-x-the-5th-of-june-1832) Active participant in the barricade building, showing his streetwise courage and youthful defiance. ### [A Burial; An Occasion to Be Born Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-a-burial-an-occasion-to-be-born-again) Not directly named, but the child who allegedly stabbed a dragoon with a dagger is a likely reference to Gavroche's later role in the barricades. ### [The Atom Fraternizes with the Hurricane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-xi-the-atom-fraternizes-with-the-hurricane) The central figure of the chapter, embodying the 'atom' that fraternizes with the 'hurricane' of revolution. ### [A Burial; An Occasion to Be Born Again](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-a-burial-an-occasion-to-be-born-again) The street urchin is likely among the children waving green boughs and the agitated multitude, foreshadowing his role in the barricades. ### [I: Some Explanations with Regard to the Origin of Gavroche's Poetry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-some-explanations-with-regard-to-the-origin-of-gavroche-s-poetry) The ragged child who steals a pistol and joins the insurrection, singing as he goes. He reflects on his past sheltering of two boys (his brothers) and his disdain for the wealthy. ### [Gavroche on the March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-gavroche-on-the-march) Marches through the streets with a triggerless pistol, singing the Marseillaise and shouting revolutionary slogans. He mocks the gossiping women and shows compassion for a poodle. ### [IV: The Ebullitions of Former Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-the-ebullitions-of-former-days) Likely present as one of the street urchins or young men participating in the riot, though not explicitly named. ### [Just Indignation of a Hairdresser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-just-indignation-of-a-hairdresser) Throws a stone through the hairdresser's window as he flees, recalling the two little boys he had earlier taken in. ### [IV: The Child Is Amazed at the Old Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-the-child-is-amazed-at-the-old-man) Joins the revolutionary band, observes Bahorel, and asks about M. Mabeuf. ### [The Atom Fraternizes with the Hurricane](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-xi-the-atom-fraternizes-with-the-hurricane) The central figure of the chapter, embodying the 'atom' that fraternizes with the revolutionary 'hurricane'. ### [I: Some Explanations with Regard to the Origin of Gavroche's Poetry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-some-explanations-with-regard-to-the-origin-of-gavroche-s-poetry) The central figure of the chapter; a ragged, clever gamin who steals a pistol and heads toward the insurrection, singing. He reflects on his past sheltering of two children (his brothers) and his disdain for the wealthy. ### [The Old Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-the-old-man) Marches in front of the troop, singing loudly and acting as a trumpet for the column. ### [Gavroche on the March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-gavroche-on-the-march) Gavroche marches through the streets with a pistol, singing the Marseillaise and expressing revolutionary fervor. He mocks the gossiping women and shows pity for a thin dog. ### [Recruits](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-recruits) Occupied with singing and running ahead, pays no attention to the new recruit. ### [Just Indignation of a Hairdresser](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-just-indignation-of-a-hairdresser) Throws a stone through the hairdresser's window as he flees, having just housed two little boys in the elephant. ### [The Child Is Amazed at the Old Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-the-child-is-amazed-at-the-old-man) Joins the revolutionary band led by Enjolras and is impressed by Bahorel's boldness and Latin phrase. ### [The Old Man](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-the-old-man) Marches in front of the column, singing loudly like a trumpet. ### [Recruits](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-recruits) Occupied with singing and playing ahead, pays no attention to the new recruit. ### [Preliminary Gayeties](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-preliminary-gayeties) Appears briefly as a gamin delivering a message; later seen with Enjolras carrying a pistol. ### [Night Begins to Descend Upon Grantaire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-night-begins-to-descend-upon-grantaire) Helps overturn a lime-dray to use in the barricade. ### [An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-an-attempt-to-console-the-widow-hucheloup) Works on the larger barricade with boundless energy, demanding a gun and encouraging the workers; engages in banter with Enjolras. ### [Preliminary Gayeties](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-preliminary-gayeties) Mentioned as the friend of the gamin Navet; later seen passing by with Enjolras and the armed crowd. ### [Night Begins to Descend Upon Grantaire](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-night-begins-to-descend-upon-grantaire) Helps overturn a lime-dray to add to the barricade. ### [VII: The Man Recruited in the Rue des Billettes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-man-recruited-in-the-rue-des-billettes) Identifies Javert as the man who arrested him; assists in the barricade and is sent to scout by Enjolras. ### [IV: An Attempt to Console the Widow Hucheloup](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-an-attempt-to-console-the-widow-hucheloup) Works on the larger barricade with boundless energy, demanding a gun and encouraging the workers with humor and defiance. ### [VIII: Many Interrogation Points with Regard to a Certain le Cabuc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-many-interrogation-points-with-regard-to-a-certain-le-cabuc) Mentioned as having departed just before the incident with Le Cabuc. ### [VII: The Man Recruited in the Rue des Billettes](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-man-recruited-in-the-rue-des-billettes) Identifies Javert as the spy who arrested him earlier, then leaves to scout the streets as ordered by Enjolras. ### [VIII: Many Interrogation Points with Regard to a Certain le Cabuc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-many-interrogation-points-with-regard-to-a-certain-le-cabuc) Mentioned as having departed just before the incident with Le Cabuc. ### [I: The Flag: Act First](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-the-flag-act-first) Arrives singing a warning song, seizes Javert's gun, and joins the insurgents. ### [Gavroche Would Have Done Better to Accept Enjolras’ Carbine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-gavroche-would-have-done-better-to-accept-enjolras-carbine) On guard; spots the approaching guards and tries to shoot with Javert's unloaded gun. ### [IV: The Barrel of Powder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-the-barrel-of-powder) Saved by Marius's first shot during the assault. ### [I: The Flag: Act First](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-the-flag-act-first) Returns to the barricade singing a warning song, seizes Javert's gun, and takes his position. ### [VI: The Agony of Death After the Agony of Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-the-agony-of-death-after-the-agony-of-life) Gavroche is heard singing a popular song while loading his gun on a table in the barricade. ### [Gavroche as a Profound Calculator of Distances](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-gavroche-as-a-profound-calculator-of-distances) Gavroche agrees to deliver Marius's letter to Cosette and runs off through Mondétour lane. ### [Gavroche Would Have Done Better to Accept Enjolras’ Carbine](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-gavroche-would-have-done-better-to-accept-enjolras-carbine) On guard; spots the approaching guards and tries to fire Javert's unloaded gun at a giant guard. ### [The Barrel of Powder](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-the-barrel-of-powder) Saved by Marius's first shot during the assault. ### [The Street Urchin an Enemy of Light](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-the-street-urchin-an-enemy-of-light) Arrives hungry, smashes a lantern, refuses Valjean's money initially, then accepts it after learning Valjean is the letter's recipient, and delivers the letter before leaving. ### [VI: The Agony of Death After the Agony of Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-the-agony-of-death-after-the-agony-of-life) Gavroche is heard singing a popular song from atop a table in the barricade, unaware of his sister's death. ### [Gavroche's Excess of Zeal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-gavroche-s-excess-of-zeal) Steals a handcart for the barricade, confronts a National Guard sergeant, and escapes a fusillade. ### [Gavroche as a Profound Calculator of Distances](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-gavroche-as-a-profound-calculator-of-distances) Agrees to deliver Marius's letter to Cosette, planning to go immediately and return to the barricade. ### [Book I: The War Between Four Walls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-i-the-war-between-four-walls) The street urchin who actively participates in building the barricade and later in the fighting. ### [The Street Urchin an Enemy of Light](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-the-street-urchin-an-enemy-of-light) Arrives hungry, smashes a lantern, refuses the five-franc piece at first, then accepts it after learning it is for his mother, and delivers the letter from the barricade. ### [I: The Charybdis of the Faubourg Saint Antoine and the Scylla](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-the-charybdis-of-the-faubourg-saint-antoine-and-the-scylla) Implied as part of the street urchin element in the description of the barricades and the populace. ### [IV: Gavroche's Excess of Zeal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-gavroche-s-excess-of-zeal) Gavroche steals a handcart from a drunken Auvergnat, writes a note claiming it for the Republic, and uses it to attack a National Guard sergeant before escaping a fusillade. ### [Book I: The War Between Four Walls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-i-the-war-between-four-walls) A spirited street urchin who actively participates in the barricade's defense. ### [VII: The Situation Becomes Aggravated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-situation-becomes-aggravated) Returns to the barricade just as the cannon fires, climbing over the auxiliary barricade and lifting spirits. ### [The Artillerymen Compel People to Take Them Seriously](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-the-artillerymen-compel-people-to-take-them-seriously) Returns to the barricade and lies to Marius about delivering the letter; warns the insurgents of the surrounding troops. ### [XI: The Shot Which Misses Nothing and Kills No One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xi-the-shot-which-misses-nothing-and-kills-no-one) Shows disdain for the enemy fire, puffing out his cheek with his tongue and mocking them. ### [VII: The Situation Becomes Aggravated](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-situation-becomes-aggravated) Returns to the barricade just as the cannon fires, climbing over the auxiliary barricade and lifting spirits. ### [The Artillerymen Compel People to Take Them Seriously](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-the-artillerymen-compel-people-to-take-them-seriously) Returns to the barricade and lies to Marius about delivering the letter; warns the insurgents that the barricade is surrounded. ### [Wherein Will Appear the Name of Enjolras’ Mistress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xiv-wherein-will-appear-the-name-of-enjolras-mistress) Appears to overhear Enjolras's remark about the shortage of cartridges. ### [Gavroche Outside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xv-gavroche-outside) Braves enemy fire to collect cartridges, taunts soldiers with songs, and is ultimately killed. ### [XI: The Shot Which Misses Nothing and Kills No One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xi-the-shot-which-misses-nothing-and-kills-no-one) Shows disdain for the enemy fire by puffing out his cheek with his tongue and mocking the attackers. ### [How from a Brother One Becomes a Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xvi-how-from-a-brother-one-becomes-a-father) Referenced as having previously troubled himself over these same children. ### [Mortuus Pater Filium Moriturum Expectat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xvii-mortuus-pater-filium-moriturum-expectat) Gavroche is killed while collecting cartridges; his body is laid on the table beside Mabeuf. ### [Wherein Will Appear the Name of Enjolras’ Mistress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xiv-wherein-will-appear-the-name-of-enjolras-mistress) Overhears Enjolras' remark about the shortage of cartridges. ### [Gavroche Outside](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xv-gavroche-outside) Ventures outside the barricade to collect cartridges, taunts the soldiers with songs, and is killed by enemy fire. ### [How from a Brother One Becomes a Father](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xvi-how-from-a-brother-one-becomes-a-father) Referenced as having previously troubled himself over these same children. ### [XVII: Mortuus Pater Filium Moriturum Expectat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xvii-mortuus-pater-filium-moriturum-expectat) Killed while collecting cartridges; his body is laid beside Mabeuf. ### [Foot to Foot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xxii-foot-to-foot) Lies dead beside Mabeuf under the same black cloth. ### [Book II: The Intestine of the Leviathan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-ii-the-intestine-of-the-leviathan) Gavroche appears as a street urchin navigating the dangerous alleys and sewers, representing the innocent yet resilient youth caught in the city's decay. ### [Foot to Foot](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xxii-foot-to-foot) Lies dead under the black cloth beside Mabeuf. ### [Book II: The Intestine of the Leviathan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-ii-the-intestine-of-the-leviathan) Gavroche is shown as a street urchin navigating the sewers and back alleys, representing the resilience and vulnerability of the city's poorest children. ### [VII: The Effects of Dreams Mingled with Happiness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-effects-of-dreams-mingled-with-happiness) Remembered by Marius singing amid the grapeshot at the barricade. ### [VII: The Effects of Dreams Mingled with Happiness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-the-effects-of-dreams-mingled-with-happiness) Marius recalls hearing Gavroche singing amid the grapeshot during the barricade. ### [IV: A Bottle of Ink Which Only Succeeded in Whitening](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-a-bottle-of-ink-which-only-succeeded-in-whitening) Gavroche is mentioned as the one who delivered Marius's letter to Jean Valjean. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/characters/gavroche - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/characters