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 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?
2. What did you think of Hugo's comparison of the past to the bottom of the sea? Did you like it?
3. Do you have any general thoughts on this chapter? Based on the Jardin de Luxembourg part of their relationship, do you think we'll see Valjean's perspective and awareness of this business in his home's garden soon?
4. What, if anything, do you think will come of Marius and Cosette being so singularly focused on each other? How do you think this attachment will be seen by Jean Valjean?
5. Eponine makes an appearance and Marius brushes her off.
6. Our favorite criminals show up and want to break into the house. What do you think of Eponine trying to keep them out and threatening to scream?
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. What are your other thoughts?