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The Lark

The nickname given to Cosette by the people of Montfermeil.

minor

Also known as The poor Lark, the Lark

First appearance: iii the lark

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MPMother PlutarqueGRGribierGPGeorges Pontme…COCourfeyracJVJean ValjeanTLThe Lark

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  • Main characters and revolutionaries
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • 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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