Character Relationship Map: Les Misérables

Characters

• Jean Valjean (played by Hugh Jackman) — protagonist
• Javert (played by Russell Crowe) — protagonist
• Cosette (played by Amanda Seyfried) — supporting
• Fantine (played by Anne Hathaway) — supporting
• Marius Pontmercy (played by Eddie Redmayne) — supporting
• Monsieur Thénardier (played by Sacha Baron Cohen) — supporting
• Enjolras (played by Aaron Tveit) — supporting
• Éponine Thénardier (played by Samantha Barks) — supporting

Key Relationships

• Marius Pontmercy → Jean Valjean (related)
• Enjolras → Monsieur Thénardier (related)
• Jean Valjean → Éponine Thénardier (related)
• Enjolras → Éponine Thénardier (related)
• Fantine → Jean Valjean (related)
• Javert → Marius Pontmercy (related)
• Éponine Thénardier → Enjolras (related)
• Javert → Fantine (Professional Law Enforcer)
• Fantine → Cosette (Family Mother)
• Cosette → Marius Pontmercy (Romantic Lovers)
• Jean Valjean → Marius Pontmercy (Alliance Protector)
• Jean Valjean → Javert (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Jean Valjean → Fantine (Alliance Protector)
• Jean Valjean → Cosette (Family Adoptive Father)

Story Analysis

A convict's lifelong quest for moral redemption intertwined with love, revolution, and the clash between law and mercy.

Plot Progression

1. The Bishop's Grace
2. Fantine's Tragedy
3. Love and Revolution
4. Mercy and Sacrifice