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Discussion prompts:

1. Valjean seems to be continuing his life of generosity and charity, donating five thousand francs to the convent for five years of Cosette’s education, and saving Toussaint from hospital (i.e. from extreme poverty) and employing her. Any thoughts on this?
2. What did you think of Valjean’s reason in leaving the convent? Do you think he made the right decision, and is still secure even if he is now out in the world?
3. Any guess as to what Valjean’s inseparable might contain?
4. “As to Cosette’s education, it was almost finished and complete.” Cosette was 14 when they left the convent.
5. Other points of discussion? Favorite lines?

Final line:

This lofty virtue had three domiciles in Paris for the sake of escaping from the police.

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