# Sister Simplice — Les Misérables character guide

> Sister Simplice in Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Simplice, VI Sister Simplice

**First appearance:** 0057-xi-christus-nos-liberavit

## Who they are

A nun who nurses Fantine and later helps Jean Valjean.

## In the story

### [Sister Simplice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-sister-simplice)

A nun of absolute truthfulness, devoted to caring for Fantine; M. Madeleine speaks with her privately.

### [Sister Simplice](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-sister-simplice)

A nun of absolute truthfulness, devoted to caring for Fantine; M. Madeleine recommends Fantine to her in a singular tone.

### [Sister Simplice Put to the Proof](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-sister-simplice-put-to-the-proof)

Sister Simplice attends to Fantine, trying to calm her and manage her expectations. She explains to the doctor that M. Madeleine is absent and that they have not corrected Fantine's belief about his journey.

### [Sister Simplice Put to the Proof](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-sister-simplice-put-to-the-proof)

Sister Simplice attends to Fantine, trying to calm her and manage her expectations, while also being surprised by M. Madeleine's delay.

### [In What Mirror M. Madeleine Contemplates His Hair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-in-what-mirror-m-madeleine-contemplates-his-hair)

Watches over Fantine, notices the mayor's white hair, and expresses concern about the truth.

### [In What Mirror M. Madeleine Contemplates His Hair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/i-in-what-mirror-m-madeleine-contemplates-his-hair)

The nun tending to Fantine notices M. Madeleine's white hair and struggles with the idea of not telling the truth to the dying woman.

### [Fantine Happy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-fantine-happy)

Sister Simplice remains with Fantine and M. Madeleine during the doctor's visit, providing quiet presence.

### [Fantine Happy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ii-fantine-happy)

Sister Simplice remains alone with Fantine and M. Madeleine after the doctor's visit, providing a quiet presence.

### [IV: Authority Reasserts Its Rights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-authority-reasserts-its-rights)

Witnesses Valjean's final moments with Fantine.

### [V: A Suitable Tomb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-a-suitable-tomb)

Lies to Javert to protect Valjean, sacrificing her truthfulness.

### [Authority Reasserts Its Rights](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-authority-reasserts-its-rights)

Witnesses Jean Valjean's whispered words to the deceased Fantine.

### [A Suitable Tomb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-a-suitable-tomb)

Lies to Javert to protect Valjean, sacrificing her truthfulness for his safety.

## Links

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