Montparnasse

Book VII: Patron Minette

A dandyish member of Patron Minette, known for his elegance and ruthlessness.

Babet, Gueulemer, Claquesous, and Montparnasse

A young, handsome, and elegantly dressed criminal, driven by vanity to murder, with numerous corpses in his past.

Patron Minette

Montparnasse is identified as a member of Patron Minette, a dangerous and stylish criminal who operates within the gang's network.

Composition of the Troupe

One of the four principal ruffians of Patron-Minette, involved in organizing ambushes.

Babet, Gueulemer, Claquesous, and Montparnasse

A handsome, effeminate young criminal under twenty, known for robbery and murder, driven by a desire to be well-dressed.

Composition of the Troupe

A member of Patron-Minette, part of the four-headed criminal organization.

Embryonic Formation of Crimes in the Incubation of Prisons

Montparnasse escapes Javert by leading Éponine away from the boulevard, preferring her company over the criminal enterprise.

Embryonic Formation of Crimes in the Incubation of Prisons

Escaped Javert by leading Éponine away from the scene, preferring to spend time with her rather than remain with the criminals.

Mother Plutarque Finds No Difficulty in Explaining a Phenomenon

A criminal figure who passes by the garden; Gavroche pickpockets him while he is distracted.

Mother Plutarque Finds No Difficulty in Explaining a Phenomenon

A criminal figure walking elegantly but lost in thought, Montparnasse is unaware that Gavroche picks his pocket.

In Which Little Gavroche Extracts Profit from Napoleon the Great

A criminal who meets Gavroche on the street, warns him of a nearby police sergeant using slang, and then departs.

The Vicissitudes of Flight

Leads the escape attempt, fetches Gavroche to climb the flue, and shows loyalty to Thénardier.

In Which Little Gavroche Extracts Profit from Napoleon the Great

Montparnasse meets Gavroche on the street, warns him of a police sergeant using coded slang, and then departs.

III: The Vicissitudes of Flight

Part of the escape gang, fetches Gavroche to help Thénardier.

A Cab Runs in English and Barks in Slang

Montparnasse is part of the gang and threatens violence, but ultimately leaves with the others.

A Cab Runs in English and Barks in Slang

One of the six men; threatens violence but is persuaded by Éponine to leave.

Book II: The Intestine of the Leviathan

Montparnasse is shown as a member of the criminal gangs, illustrating the allure and violence of the underground life.

Book II: The Intestine of the Leviathan

Montparnasse appears as a member of the criminal underworld, involved in the dark activities that define the 'intestine' of Paris.