# Ursule — Les Misérables character guide

> Ursule in Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0053-vii-fauchelevent-becomes-a-gardener-in-paris

## Who they are

The name Marius gives to Cosette before he knows her real name.

## In the story

### [Book VI: The Conjunction of Two Stars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/book-vi-the-conjunction-of-two-stars)

The young woman Marius becomes obsessed with; she is the daughter of M. Leblanc.

### [IV: Beginning of a Great Malady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-beginning-of-a-great-malady)

The young girl (referred to as Ursule by Marius) is the object of Marius's affection; she wears a damask gown and crape bonnet and speaks tranquilly, though Marius does not dare to look directly at her.

### [V: Divers Claps of Thunder Fall on Ma’am Bougon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-divers-claps-of-thunder-fall-on-ma-am-bougon)

The young girl in white bonnet and black dress, noted for her melancholy gaze and merry smile.

### [VI: Taken Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-taken-prisoner)

The young girl (M. Leblanc's daughter) gazes at Marius with a pensive sweetness, sparking his intense love.

### [Effect of the Spring](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iii-effect-of-the-spring)

The young girl (later known as Ursule) whose glance meets Marius's, described as an innocent yet dangerous flash of awakening passion.

### [Adventures of the Letter U Delivered Over to Conjectures](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vii-adventures-of-the-letter-u-delivered-over-to-conjectures)

The young girl, referred to by Marius as 'Ursule' based on the initial 'U,' exchanges glances with Marius and smiles at him, though she remains unnamed in the chapter.

### [IV: Beginning of a Great Malady](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/iv-beginning-of-a-great-malady)

The young girl (referred to as Ursule by Marius in his thoughts) sits with her father on the bench; Marius is captivated by her beauty and voice.

### [VIII: The Veterans Themselves Can Be Happy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-the-veterans-themselves-can-be-happy)

Ursule is the object of Marius's affection; she is embarrassed by the wind lifting her dress and is puzzled by Marius's angry reaction.

### [V: Divers Claps of Thunder Fall on Ma’am Bougon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/v-divers-claps-of-thunder-fall-on-ma-am-bougon)

The young girl in white bonnet and black dress, noted for her melancholic gaze and merry smile.

### [VI: Taken Prisoner](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/vi-taken-prisoner)

The young woman (referred to as Ursule by Marius) walks with her father and exchanges a meaningful glance with Marius, sparking his infatuation.

### [VIII: The Veterans Themselves Can Be Happy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/viii-the-veterans-themselves-can-be-happy)

Ursule is the object of Marius's affection; her accidental exposure causes Marius's anger and jealousy.

### [Eclipse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/ix-eclipse)

Ursule is the young woman Marius has fallen in love with; she is the daughter of M. Leblanc and is seen at the Luxembourg and at their home before they move away.

### [XIII: Solus Cum Solo, in Loco Remoto, Non Cogitabuntur Orare Pater Noster](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xiii-solus-cum-solo-in-loco-remoto-non-cogitabuntur-orare-pater-noster)

The beautiful maiden from the Luxembourg, whom Marius loves and who is also threatened by the plot.

### [Tariff of Licensed Cabs: Two Francs an Hour](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/x-tariff-of-licensed-cabs-two-francs-an-hour)

The young girl Marius loves; she visits the Jondrette garret with M. Leblanc, bringing clothing and blankets.

### [XI: Offers of Service from Misery to Wretchedness](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/les_miserables_se/chapters/xi-offers-of-service-from-misery-to-wretchedness)

Ursule is the young girl accompanying M. Leblanc, whom Marius loves and refers to as 'his Ursule'.

## Links

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