Grantaire

The Friends of the A.B.C.

A member of the Friends of the A.B.C., a skeptic and drunkard who admires Enjolras despite their differences.

A Group Which Barely Missed Becoming Historic

Listed among the principal members of the Friends of the A.B.C.

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

A skeptical and cynical member who nonetheless admires Enjolras and participates in the group's activities.

The Back Room of the Café Musain

Thoroughly drunk, delivers a long, cynical monologue on vanity, life, and history.

A Group Which Barely Missed Becoming Historic

Listed among the principal members of the Friends of the A.B.C.; no further description provided in this chapter.

Enlargement of Horizon

Participates in the jesting and quips among the group before the serious discussion begins.

The Back Room of the Café Musain

Thoroughly drunk and loudly cynical, Grantaire dominates the corner with a rambling, misanthropic monologue on vanity, life, and history, dismissing all ideals and mocking the others.

Enlargement of Horizon

Participates in the jesting and fencing of words at the start of the conversation.

Marius, While Seeking a Girl in a Bonnet, Encounters a Man in a Cap

Accompanies the group to the ball and makes a cynical remark about lost women.

I: Marius, While Seeking a Girl in a Bonnet, Encounters a Man in a Cap

Grantaire accompanies the group to the ball and makes a cynical remark about lost women.

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

Volunteers for the Barrière du Maine mission despite Enjolras's doubts; dons a Robespierre waistcoat and later plays dominoes at Richefeu's.

Enjolras and His Lieutenants

Volunteers for the Barrière du Maine mission despite Enjolras's doubts; later found playing dominoes at Richefeu's, engaging in a dialogue with an adversary.

Book XII: Corinthe

A skeptical but loyal member of the group, often found at Corinthe.

I: History of Corinthe from Its Foundation

Grantaire discovered Corinthe, drawn by the 'Carpe horas' sign and the stuffed carp.

Preliminary Gayeties

Drinks heavily, delivers cynical monologues about love, morality, and revolutions; refuses to follow Enjolras.

Book XII: Corinthe

Skeptical yet loyal follower of Enjolras, present at the tavern.

Night Begins to Descend Upon Grantaire

Drunkenly rambles about love and liberty, is scolded by Enjolras, and falls asleep at the barricade.

I: History of Corinthe from Its Foundation

Discovered Corinthe and brought his friends there.

Preliminary Gayeties

Heavily drinks and delivers a long, cynical speech about revolutions, morality, and God; refuses to join Enjolras, feeling disdained.

Night Begins to Descend Upon Grantaire

Drunkenly rants about love and liberty, is rebuked by Enjolras, then falls asleep at the table.

Book I: The War Between Four Walls

A skeptical but loyal follower of Enjolras, present at the barricade.

Orestes Fasting and Pylades Drunk

Grantaire, drunk and asleep throughout the battle, is awakened by the silence. He rises, declares 'Long live the Republic,' and joins Enjolras in death, asking to be shot together.

Orestes Fasting and Pylades Drunk

Awakens from a drunken stupor to join Enjolras in death, shouting 'Long live the Republic!' and placing himself beside his friend.