The rebellion of 1832 is on. There is rioting and barricading in the streets. Marius in despair, and in the hope that a bullet will soon end his life, joins the mob and becomes a fighter in the ranks of the insurgents.
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Maria Fromet
Cosette
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Marius
Henry Krauss
Jean Valjean
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Monsieur Thénardier
Eugénie Nau
Madame Thénardier
Maria Ventura
Fantine Thénardier
Mistinguett
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