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Les Misérables: Fantine and Cosette

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Who does Fantine leave Cosette with?

The Thenardier family

Why does Fantine give Cosette to the Thenardier family?

She is very poor because her husband died and she has to find work without Cosette.

Why did the Thenardiers demand more money from Fantine?

They found out Fantine had Cosette when she wasn't married, which is improper.

How did the Thenardiers treat Cosette?

<p>She slept with the animals, got barely any food, and was the servant of the house.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the irony of Cosette's name, 'the lark'?

<p>She was small and frightened, and was the first one up but wasn't happily singing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Fantine and Cosette

Fantine leaves her daughter, Cosette, with the Thenardier family due to poverty.
After her husband's death, Fantine struggles to find work, making it impossible to care for Cosette.

The Thenardier Family Dynamics

The Thenardiers take advantage of Fantine's situation by demanding additional money.
Their demand arises because they learn that Cosette was born out of wedlock, which they deem improper.

Cosette's Living Conditions

Cosette is treated poorly by the Thenardiers, forced to sleep with the animals.
She receives minimal food and is made to perform servant duties in the household.

Irony of Cosette's Nickname

Cosette is referred to as "the lark," a symbol of joy and freedom, despite her small and frightened demeanor.
The nickname contrasts sharply with her reality, as she does not experience happiness or a carefree life.

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Explore the poignant relationship between Fantine and her daughter Cosette in Victor Hugo's 'Les Misérables.' This quiz delves into the hardships faced by Fantine and the grim conditions that Cosette endures while living with the Thenardiers. Test your knowledge on their struggles and the irony surrounding Cosette's nickname.