Théodule

Distractions

M. de Rohan, a young priest of high rank who preaches at the convent and is recognized by Madame Albertine.

Book II: The Great Bourgeois

A grandnephew of Gillenormand, a lieutenant favored by the old man as a potential heir, in contrast to Marius.

VIII: Two Do Not Make a Pair

An officer of the Lancers, grand-nephew of Mademoiselle Gillenormand, whom she allows to embrace her.

Two Do Not Make a Pair

An officer of the Lancers, grand-nephew of Mademoiselle Gillenormand, whom she allows to embrace her without displeasure.

Book III: The Grandfather and the Grandson

A lieutenant and Gillenormand's great-nephew, whom Gillenormand favors as a potential heir over Marius.

Some Petticoat

Lieutenant Théodule, the grand-nephew, is recruited by his aunt to spy on Marius; he follows Marius to the cemetery.

Marble Against Granite

Mentioned as having encountered Marius at the cemetery in Vernon and retreated in respect.

Some Petticoat

Lieutenant and grand-nephew of M. Gillenormand, tasked by his aunt to follow Marius out of curiosity.

Marble Against Granite

Mentioned as having encountered Marius at the cemetery in Vernon, but retreats upon seeing the colonel's tomb.

The Substitute

Visits M. Gillenormand in civilian clothes, agrees with everything his great-uncle says, and is considered by Aunt Gillenormand as a potential replacement for Marius.

The Substitute

Lieutenant and grandnephew of M. Gillenormand, visits in civilian clothes and agrees with everything his uncle says, hoping to win favor.

Solitude and the Barracks Combined

The handsome lancer officer who passes by Cosette's garden daily, attracting her attention.

Solitude and the Barracks Combined

The handsome lancer officer who passes by Cosette's garden daily, vain and indifferent to her attention.

Cosette After the Letter

Passes by triumphantly; Cosette finds him hideous and later insipid and ugly.

Cosette After the Letter

Passes by the gate; Cosette now finds him hideous and impertinent.

VII: The Old Heart and the Young Heart in the Presence of Each Other

Mentioned as the failed substitute for Marius in Gillenormand's affections; a lancer who did not succeed in pleasing the old man.

VII: The Old Heart and the Young Heart in the Presence of Each Other

Mentioned as the failed substitute for Marius in the grandfather's affections; he is a lancer who disgusts the old man.

Jean Valjean Still Wears His Arm in a Sling

A captain, cousin of Marius, attends the wedding but is not recognized by Cosette.

Jean Valjean Still Wears His Arm in a Sling

Now a captain, attends the wedding but is not recognized by Cosette.