A rigid and relentless police inspector who initially supervises Valjean in Toulon. Obsessed with the law, he pursues Valjean across years, eventually capturing him at the barricade. Valjean's mercy spares him, leading to a psychological breakdown and his eventual suicide in the Seine.
A lifelong adversarial relationship defined by legalism versus mercy.
Javert represents the oppressive legal system targeting Fantine.
A direct power struggle between the police inspector and the rebel leader.
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