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Les Misérables Character Relationship Map

Explore the relationships between Jean Valjean, Javert, Fantine, Cosette, Marius Pontmercy, and the other major characters in Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.

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Adoptive father ofProtectsRival ofObsessively pursuesMother ofPromises to protectLovesLovesAbusive guardian ofEnemy ofLovesDaughter ofSon ofFriend ofSibling ofJean ValjeanJavertFantineCosetteMarius PontmercyThénardierÉponineGavroche

Key characters

  • Jean Valjean
  • Javert
  • Fantine
  • Cosette
  • Marius Pontmercy
  • Thénardier
  • Éponine
  • Gavroche

Key relationships

Jean Valjean → Cosette
Adoptive father of
Jean Valjean → Cosette
Protects
Jean Valjean → Javert
Rival of
Javert → Jean Valjean
Obsessively pursues
Fantine → Cosette
Mother of
Jean Valjean → Fantine
Promises to protect
Cosette → Marius Pontmercy
Loves
Marius Pontmercy → Cosette
Loves
Thénardier → Cosette
Abusive guardian of
Thénardier → Jean Valjean
Enemy of
Éponine → Marius Pontmercy
Loves
Éponine → Thénardier
Daughter of
Gavroche → Thénardier
Son of
Gavroche → Marius Pontmercy
Friend of
Éponine → Gavroche
Sibling of

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