Let us discuss! Here are prompts for all the chapters read this week. Let these questions inspire your discussion but don't feel limited!

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1. What comments do you have about the characters and story in this chapter? How do you view the characters' actions and their thoughts? Did the characters grow/change, was something out of character etc.?
2. What are your thoughts about the author's craft (and/or translator's craft) in this chapter? Which line did you enjoy the most and which the least and why did you like/dislike this specific line? Were there any literary devices that stood out to you or descriptions of people, clothing, scenery etc. that were of interest to you?
3. What comments do you have about the characters and story in this chapter? How do you view the characters' actions and their thoughts? Did the characters grow/change, was something out of character etc.?
4. What do you think of Marius doing a complete 180 with his beliefs? Do you think they’ll stick?
5. What do you think of Mademoiselle Gillenorm and the elder and her scheme?
6. What do you think of Marius wanting to avoid offense but ending up yelling "Down with the Bourbons, and that great hog of a Louis XVIII.!" anyway?
7. As we meet some of the members, did any ones stand out to you? Do you think they’ll be relevant to the story or an unrelated side trip?
8. Anything other thoughts?