M. Madeleine

The History of a Progress in Black Glass Trinkets

Father Madeleine is the mysterious stranger who revolutionized the black glass trinket industry, bringing prosperity to Montreuil-sur-Mer.

I: The History of a Progress in Black Glass Trinkets

The mysterious stranger who revolutionized the black glass trinket industry, becoming rich and benefiting the town; known as Father Madeleine.

II: Madeleine

The public persona of Jean Valjean, referred to as Father Madeleine by workers and children, and Monsieur Madeleine by society; he is the pivot of the town's prosperity.

M. Madeleine in Mourning

Appears in mourning for the Bishop of Digne, claiming to have been a servant in his youth; his actions raise his social standing.

IV: M. Madeleine in Mourning

The mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer, who wears mourning for the Bishop and claims to have been a servant in his youth.

Madame Victurnien Expends Thirty Francs on Morality

The mayor who gives Fantine fifty francs and orders her dismissal.

Madame Victurnien's Success

M. Madeleine is unaware of the events leading to Fantine's dismissal, having delegated authority to the superintendent.

Madame Victurnien’s Success

Unaware of Fantine's dismissal, having delegated full authority to the superintendent of the women's workroom.

X: Result of the Success

Fantine blames Father Madeleine for her dismissal and comes to hate him, though she makes no complaint.

X: Result of the Success

Fantine blames Madeleine for her dismissal and hates him, though she does not complain openly.

VII: The Traveller on His Arrival Takes Precautions for Departure

The traveller writes a note identifying himself as M. Madeleine, Mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer, and sends it to the court president.

Sister Simplice Put to the Proof

M. Madeleine is absent, having supposedly gone to Montfermeil to fetch Cosette, but his failure to return causes Fantine's hope to wane.

VII: The Traveller on His Arrival Takes Precautions for Departure

The alias used by Jean Valjean; he writes a note identifying himself as the mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer to gain entry to the courtroom.

A Place Where Convictions Are in Process of Formation

Enters the courtroom as the mayor of Montreuil-sur-Mer; experiences a hallucinatory vision of his former self in the accused and grapples with the moral dilemma of his identity.

In What Mirror M. Madeleine Contemplates His Hair

His hair has turned white overnight, reflecting his inner turmoil and the burden of his past.