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Poor Eponine! Imagine living with the likes of the Thenardiers as parents. Godless swindlers, thieves and liars, who raised two young girls. One was destined for rescue, for a new life with one who would love her as life itself. The other would live in this festering situation her entire life. Now, I ask you...
Is this fair?
From a human perspective, no. Of course not. But, in the scheme of things, yes, because, as we have discovered many times while reading biographies of great men and women, that:
Great Trials make great men and women. Trials build character.
We can see this in play, as it is very obvious Eponine has very little of her parents character. She is caring, friendly, and honest (she wouldn't take money from Marius), although it would appear she has a little more than a passing acquaintance with the university students in town. She was forced to live a wanton existence as an accomplice in her parent's "business".
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Have you found hard times to be an avenue for character building? Can you give an example of someone in history that shone because of hard times?
That is so sad.
ReplyDeleteYes, Beth, it's one of the more difficult scenes in the film! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI haven't seen this but I was touched reading your review. Hard times do bring out a person's true character, good or bad. Joan D'Arc is the first example that comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteYes, you are right, Laura...although she seemed to have a strong character even before she lead in battle!
DeleteThanks for stopping by my blog, GenWestUK. I found Eponine's story so sad - but an excellently-written blog post! Isn't the Challenge fun?!
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It is indeed, Ros! Wish I had more time to read and respond to the blogposts!
DeleteYes, Betty has found hard times to be an avenue for character building. As far as laying down my life, I'd like to think that I could, im almost certain that I could for my family. I don't think anyone really knows until the moment comes.
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That's true, Betty...we can talk all we want, but to be sure, we won't really know until the situation arises.
DeleteI really felt for this girl, having an unfair life. And you're right--trials build character.
ReplyDeleteYes, Tina, my heart broke for Fantine and Eponine. So glad God knows how to make things right in the end. It gives me comfort.
DeleteEponine was my favorite character in the movie. She had a quality about her that was so genuine.
ReplyDeleteYes, Joy...good point. I agree!
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