Jean VALJEAN

Jean Valjean: I am Jean Valjean, a French peasant who was imprisoned for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread to feed my starving sister and her children. After my release, I assumed the name of Monsieur Madeleine and became a successful businessman. I was eventually elected mayor of the town of Montreuil-sur-Mer. Fantine: I am Fantine, a young woman who was forced into prostitution by her employer. I was helped by Jean Valjean, who took me and my daughter Cosette in as his own. I died shortly thereafter, but Valjean continued to help Cosette and devoted his life to helping others. Cosette: I am Cosette, the daughter of Fantine and Jean Valjean. I was raised by Jean Valjean after my mother's death. I grew up to be a kind and compassionate woman, and I eventually married Marius, the son of the Thenardiers. Marius: I am Marius, the son of the Thenardiers. I fell in love with Cosette, and we eventually married. I fought in the Battle of Waterloo and was wounded. I was nursed back to health by Jean Valjean, who I later learned was my father. The