Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Les Misérables: C is for Cosette



I Corinthians 13:4-7 "Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude.  It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.  Love bears all things, believes all things, endures all things."


Source: Vogue
Cosette. What an innocent child. Truly a sweetheart. It seemed God was listening to her prayers (Castle on a Cloud), too. Jean ValJean vowed to undo the wrong he caused by taking care of Fantine's daughter. He promised her he would, and he kept that promise.

Why does she have such a sweet disposition? Was she born with it? Did she develop it?

In many ways, it could be association with her "father" and his unselfish love for her. Isolation from the rest of the world could also have played a part. No bad examples to follow.


Character isn't truly revealed until we are tested, with trials.  We don't see the trials in the movie version, but I'm sure Cosette experienced them.  But, we also know there are no perfect people.  We all fall, and sin against God.

Although Cosette is a sensitive and innocent young lady, she seems to be two-dimensional.  A bit shallow, compared to other characters.


I have noticed when people go through a tremendous amount of pain, they become sensitive and humble. On occasion, others become revengeful, and full of pride. The easy life rarely turns out stellar folks. It seems we need trials in our lives to make us appreciate the little things in life.


Have you found this in your own life?



6 comments:

  1. Unfortunately rough lives do make for better people.

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    1. I guess we can be thankful then, when trials come, Tony!

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  2. It's very true. I am a total meanie as a writer and enjoy throwing all sorts of awful things at my characters. Their measure is shown in how they react and pick themselves back up again.
    Coffintree Hill

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    1. Good point, Angeline...I never thought to apply it to our writing!

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  3. Les Mis is my sister's favorite, but I had never watched it before or even knew the story line! And because you're hosting it on your blog, I decided to watch the movie. Now I'm a teary-eyed mess, swollen eyes. But I loved it! Now I'll understand your blog posts. :)

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    1. You have made my week, Tina...no...my year! If I had no other comment during this challenge, I would be satisfied with yours. I'm so happy you finally had the chance to watch Les Mis and was touched by it!

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