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Divine Intervention and Biblical Symbolism as Seen in Les Misrables
Morality and revolution are two focuses presented in the Catholic Bible. These two ideas, hand in hand, also mold the thematic structure of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables. Hugo's need to educate the public on truths and modernized religion led to the usage of his characters in this novel as a tool to subject the reader to his ideas and views. In this novel, the characters are given second chances to renew their lives through divine interventions. They are given a chance to choose between good or evil, God and law, right or wrong. Also, throughout the story, religious connections through objects and characters are continuously being interwoven, causing the constant struggle between righteousness and evil to strengthen. Hugo pushes forward the notion of religious rebirth in oneself through experiences emulating the plight of Christ and also...
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