1. LES MISERABLES By: Ryan L, Rachel D, Shannon H, Sarah R and Jim V.

2. Summary Les Misérables is the story of many people, but the line that binds them together is the story of the ex-convict Jean Valjean, who becomes a force for good in the world, however he cannot escape his past. Valjean was arrested and sent to prison for 19 years for stealing a loaf of bread and frequently trying to escape. After his release he searches for a place that will take him in and feed him. His luck turns when he meets M. Myriel a kind bishop who forces Valjeans hand and makes him promise to change his ways. He begins his own business and takes in an employee named Fantine. Fantine has a daughter who she left with another family so that she could find work. When Fantine dies after being ill and from the shock of learning Valjeans identity, Valjean makes it his duty to watch after her daughter cosette. The trials that Valjean faces and his caring for cossets lead him on a journey of the soul and changing his life.

3. Artifact 1 Jardin du Luxembourg This famous garden has been around for centuries; with over one hundred statues, monuments, and fountains it’s surely a place you shouldn’t miss out on visiting! In 1612 the widow of King Henry VI, Marie de Medicis, had begun feeling homesick of her home in Florence, and had a garden constructed that reminded her of one she played in as a child. Thus began a historical landmark, and not to mention its extravagant beauty. This garden is not only known for its marvelous display of shrubbery, but also as a landmark site in the popular novel, Les Misérables; where young Cosette and Marius Pontmercy meet for the first time, and thus begins their love story. Jardin du Luxembourg This famous garden has been around for centuries; with over one hundred statues, monuments, and fountains it’s surely a place you shouldn’t miss out on visiting! In 1612 the widow of King Henry VI, Marie de Medicis, had begun feeling homesick of her home in Florence, and had a garden constructed that reminded her of one she played in as a child. Thus began a historical landmark, and not to mention its extravagant beauty. This garden is not only known for its marvelous display of shrubbery, but also as a landmark site in the popular novel, Les Misérables; where young Cosette and Marius Pontmercy meet for the first time, and thus begins their love story.

4. Artifact 2 List of accomplishments I've done: (To becoming a better person) - Saved Fauchelevent from horse carriage -Let Javert go instead of killing him -Saved Cosette’s love, Marius -Turn himself in as the real Jean Valjean -Did not fire Javert, when he insisted on he did -Took Cosette away from the Thenadiers as promised and raised her - Did not arrest Fantine for soliciting List of accomplishments I've done: (To becoming a better person) - Saved Fauchelevent from horse carriage -Let Javert go instead of killing him -Saved Cosette’s love, Marius -Turn himself in as the real Jean Valjean -Did not fire Javert, when he insisted on he did -Took Cosette away from the Thenadiers as promised and raised her - Did not arrest Fantine for soliciting Jean Valjean would of wrote this to see all that he has done, therefore to prove to himself he has became a better person.. He did many of these acccomplishements with passion, faith, and hope. Jean Valjean would of wrote this to see all that he has done, therefore to prove to himself he has became a better person.. He did many of these acccomplishements with passion, faith, and hope.

5. Artifact 3 This letter would have been written to M.Myriel from Jean Valjean to thank him for all he has done to help him ( Valjean) become who is he now and brighthened his future with a daughter. Myriel gave Valjean someone to love and a purpose to live. Also Myriel gave Valjean a second chance, when no one else would.. The silver candlesticks that Myriel gave him were the reason why Valjean changed into an honest being. This letter would have been written to M.Myriel from Jean Valjean to thank him for all he has done to help him ( Valjean) become who is he now and brighthened his future with a daughter. Myriel gave Valjean someone to love and a purpose to live. Also Myriel gave Valjean a second chance, when no one else would.. The silver candlesticks that Myriel gave him were the reason why Valjean changed into an honest being.

6. Artifact 4 Obituary of Jean Valjean when he passed away shortly after Cossette married Marius. Obituary of Jean Valjean when he passed away shortly after Cossette married Marius.

7. Artifact 5 This wedding invitation would have been used to announce the marriage of Cossete and Marius. This was only due to Valjeans courage to save Marius This wedding invitation would have been used to announce the marriage of Cossete and Marius. This was only due to Valjeans courage to save Marius

8. Artifact 6 http://vimeo.com/18517095 http://vimeo.com/18517095 http://vimeo.com/18517095 A news report of valjeans crime to let citizens know he needs to be captured. His arrest is what began his hardships and lead to his down fall then miraculous rise A news report of valjeans crime to let citizens know he needs to be captured. His arrest is what began his hardships and lead to his down fall then miraculous rise

9. Artifact 7 A fictional police report for Jean Valjean. This would have sealed his fate and marked him a criminal for life. A fictional police report for Jean Valjean. This would have sealed his fate and marked him a criminal for life.

10. Artifact 8 A map to show Valjeans journies to different areas. This path is what made him the man he became before he passed. The man that M. Myriel wanted him to be. The honest man that he once was. A map to show Valjeans journies to different areas. This path is what made him the man he became before he passed. The man that M. Myriel wanted him to be. The honest man that he once was.

11. Artifact 9 This song was written during the same period as Les Miserables This song was written during the same period as Les Miserables

12. Artifact 10 An envelope used by Cossete in the 19 th century. The same time period this book was written. May have been used for letters to ValJean while he was away. An envelope used by Cossete in the 19 th century. The same time period this book was written. May have been used for letters to ValJean while he was away.

13. Artifact 11 The Musical Les Miserables is celebrating its 25 th anniversary. It shows that a tale of love and devotion changing of the soul and a journey that most can never say they have had speaks through generations The Musical Les Miserables is celebrating its 25 th anniversary. It shows that a tale of love and devotion changing of the soul and a journey that most can never say they have had speaks through generations

14. Artifact 12 Why oh why Must the blue bird cry? And sun drenched Lillies wither unwillingly For the sun shines too bright and the rain never comes When life makes it by on nothing but crumbs We look to each other and plead for a hand But in moments alone we strengthen our legs And take a firm stand We know what is right and what is wrong The shadows that wander the world tell us so Until we find a safe place that we may go I feel this poem would have been written by Valjean to show his inner sorrow. What he truly thinks of his life and how things turned out. Why oh why Must the blue bird cry? And sun drenched Lillies wither unwillingly For the sun shines too bright and the rain never comes When life makes it by on nothing but crumbs We look to each other and plead for a hand But in moments alone we strengthen our legs And take a firm stand We know what is right and what is wrong The shadows that wander the world tell us so Until we find a safe place that we may go I feel this poem would have been written by Valjean to show his inner sorrow. What he truly thinks of his life and how things turned out.

15. Artifact 13 The silver Candlesticks that M. Myriel gives to Valjean is a symbol of Valjeans promise to make himself an honest man. These candlesticks appear at the end of the book and shine on Valjeans face showing he had accomplished his goal. He was truly an honest man and had made himself the person M. Myriel knew he could be. The silver Candlesticks that M. Myriel gives to Valjean is a symbol of Valjeans promise to make himself an honest man. These candlesticks appear at the end of the book and shine on Valjeans face showing he had accomplished his goal. He was truly an honest man and had made himself the person M. Myriel knew he could be.

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17. Artifact 15 Have no fear of robbers or murderers. They are external dangers, petty dangers. We should fear ourselves. Prejudices are the real robbers; vices the real murderers. (p. 27) The most ferocious animals are disarmed by caresses to their young. (p. 150) She had always been naked under the biting north wind of misfortune, and now it seemed to her she was clothed. Before her soul had been cold; now it was warm. (p. 420) All extreme situations have their flashes that sometimes blind us, sometimes illuminate us. (p. 458) Laughter is sunshine; it chases winter from the human face. (p. 569) Have no fear of robbers or murderers. They are external dangers, petty dangers. We should fear ourselves. Prejudices are the real robbers; vices the real murderers. (p. 27) The most ferocious animals are disarmed by caresses to their young. (p. 150) She had always been naked under the biting north wind of misfortune, and now it seemed to her she was clothed. Before her soul had been cold; now it was warm. (p. 420) All extreme situations have their flashes that sometimes blind us, sometimes illuminate us. (p. 458) Laughter is sunshine; it chases winter from the human face. (p. 569) Quotes from the book. These quotes in particular speak of the soul and lessons that are to be learned. These are lessons that Valjean needs to learn to improve his life. Quotes from the book. These quotes in particular speak of the soul and lessons that are to be learned. These are lessons that Valjean needs to learn to improve his life.

18. Artifact 16 THE GRAVE AND THE ROSE by: Victor Hugo (1802-1885) HE Grave said to the Rose, "What of the dews of dawn, Love's flower, what end is theirs?" "And what of spirits flown, The souls whereon doth close The tomb's mouth unawares?" The Rose said to the Grave. The Rose said, "In the shade From the dawn's tears is made A perfume faint and strange, Amber and honey sweet." "And all the spirits fleet Do suffer a sky-change, More strangely than the dew, To God's own angels new," The Grave said to the Rose. THE GRAVE AND THE ROSE by: Victor Hugo (1802-1885) HE Grave said to the Rose, "What of the dews of dawn, Love's flower, what end is theirs?" "And what of spirits flown, The souls whereon doth close The tomb's mouth unawares?" The Rose said to the Grave. The Rose said, "In the shade From the dawn's tears is made A perfume faint and strange, Amber and honey sweet." "And all the spirits fleet Do suffer a sky-change, More strangely than the dew, To God's own angels new," The Grave said to the Rose. We often think of the grave as darkness and the rose as love. This poem couls symbolize Valjeans Darkness speaking to his light. It could resemble the transition that Valjeans soul under goes during his time with cossete. We often think of the grave as darkness and the rose as love. This poem couls symbolize Valjeans Darkness speaking to his light. It could resemble the transition that Valjeans soul under goes during his time with cossete.

19. Artifact 17 I am just a poor boy Though my story's seldom told I have squandered my resistance For a pocket full of mumbles such are promises All lies and jests Still a man hears what he wants to hear And disregards the rest When I left my home and my family I was no more than a boy In the company of strangers In the quiet of the railway station running scared Laying low, seeking out the poorer quarters Where the ragged people go Looking for the places only they would know Lie la lie... Asking only workman's wages I come looking for a job But I get no offers, Just a come-on from the whores on Seventh Avenue I do declare, there were times when I was so lonesome I took some comfort there Lie la lie... Then I'm laying out my winter clothes And wishing I was gone Going home Where the New York City winters aren't bleeding me Bleeding me, going home In the clearing stands a boxer And a fighter by his trade And he carries the reminders Of ev'ry glove that layed him down Or cut him till he cried out In his anger and his shame "I am leaving, I am leaving" But the fighter still remains Lie la lie... I am just a poor boy Though my story's seldom told I have squandered my resistance For a pocket full of mumbles such are promises All lies and jests Still a man hears what he wants to hear And disregards the rest When I left my home and my family I was no more than a boy In the company of strangers In the quiet of the railway station running scared Laying low, seeking out the poorer quarters Where the ragged people go Looking for the places only they would know Lie la lie... Asking only workman's wages I come looking for a job But I get no offers, Just a come-on from the whores on Seventh Avenue I do declare, there were times when I was so lonesome I took some comfort there Lie la lie... Then I'm laying out my winter clothes And wishing I was gone Going home Where the New York City winters aren't bleeding me Bleeding me, going home In the clearing stands a boxer And a fighter by his trade And he carries the reminders Of ev'ry glove that layed him down Or cut him till he cried out In his anger and his shame "I am leaving, I am leaving" But the fighter still remains Lie la lie... This song shows a man going on his own life journey. Growing up to realize his home and how to live on his own. This realtes to Valjeans experience in his time living with Myriel and then taking care of Cossete. He learns to be a righteous man and make amends for the crimes he has commited. This song shows a man going on his own life journey. Growing up to realize his home and how to live on his own. This realtes to Valjeans experience in his time living with Myriel and then taking care of Cossete. He learns to be a righteous man and make amends for the crimes he has commited.

20. Artifact 18 The movie of Les Miserables offers a powerful experience into the life of all the characters. The deovtion shown through Neesons performance as Valjean shows a new aspect of the character and his flaws that most would not expect. The movie of Les Miserables offers a powerful experience into the life of all the characters. The deovtion shown through Neesons performance as Valjean shows a new aspect of the character and his flaws that most would not expect.