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Little Gervais

A young Savoyard boy from whom Jean Valjean steals a coin.

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Also known as little Gervais

First appearance: Little Gervais

Little Gervais shows up with force in VI: Jean Valjean. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned indirectly through the context of the theft of a loaf of bread, though not present in this chapter.
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In VI: Jean Valjean: Mentioned indirectly through the context of the theft of a loaf of bread, though not present in this chapter. Later, in Little Gervais: A young Savoyard boy whose forty-sous coin is stolen by Jean…

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

Marius’s psychological peak occurs as he is overwhelmed by a “whirlwind” of confusion, realizing that his pers…

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