Character Relationship Map: Les Misérables

Characters

• Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu (played by Lino Ventura) — protagonist
• Inspector Javert (played by Michel Bouquet) — protagonist
• Thénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil (played by Jean Carmet) — supporting
• Fantine, Cosette's mother (played by Évelyne Bouix) — supporting
• Cosette (played by Christiane Jean) — supporting
• Marius Pontmercy (played by Franck Cabot-David) — supporting
• Éponine Thénardier (played by Candice Patou) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Thénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil → Éponine Thénardier (Family Parent)
• Fantine, Cosette's mother → Cosette (Family Mother)
• Marius Pontmercy → Cosette (Romantic Love Interest)
• Éponine Thénardier → Marius Pontmercy (Romantic Unrequited Love)
• Thénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil → Cosette (Conflict Abuser)
• Thénardier, innkeeper of Montfermeil → Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu (Conflict Rival)
• Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu → Inspector Javert (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu → Cosette (Family Guardian)
• Jean Valjean / Mr. Madeleine / Champmathieu → Fantine, Cosette's mother (Social Caregiver)

Story Analysis

A story of redemption, love, and sacrifice, following the lives of Jean Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, and Marius.

Plot Progression

1. The Redemption of Jean Valjean
2. The Struggles of Fantine and Cosette
3. Love and Sacrifice
4. The Final Confrontation