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. We get some insight as to why Marius acted how he acted in the previous chapter. Do you think he is naive?
2. What do you think of the way Hugo writes the situation of Marius’ neighbors, and the sector of society that they represent?
3. How do you feel about Jondrette amidst all this, keeping in mind the things said about this family and the sector of society that they represent?
4. All the characters are meeting in one place, but they don’t know it yet! To anyone unfamiliar, what do you think will happen?
5. Considering that they’ve met before, it’s not impossible that they might recognize each other. However, neither Monsieur Leblanc nor Mademoiselle Lanoire seem to recognize the Jondrettes. (Lots of people point this out in last year’s discussion and are frustrated by it.) Do you fault them for being so trusting?
6. It turns out that even if it all happened before Marius’ eyes, he saw nothing of it because all he thinks of is Cosette. What do you think of this? Do you find it endearing, frustrating, or another thing?
7. 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?
8. Any other thoughts?