Saturday, April 6, 2013

Les Misérables: F is for Fantine

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What a sad life! It seemed as though Fantine had a glimmer of the good life, and then all went downhill.

After her lover left her with a child, it was obvious Fantine did her best to make amends. She cared for and loved her daughter, and did what she thought was best for Cosette. She lived a pure life again, signifying she had turned from her old ways, much like Valjean. In fact, you can see the redemption aspect in both their lives. Valjean and Fantine turned from their old sinful ways, and, with God's help, began anew, showing that it is possible to change.

But, we say, Fantine never had the chance to live the new life she had begun. Tragedy struck, from which she was never able to recover. "It's not fair!" we shout.

At the end of the film, there is a moving, poignant scene where all those who had died gathered at the barricade (the gate between death and life) and sang a rousing and inspiring song.

We forget this important fact: when life is this world is over, life on the other side has only begun.


So, when we complain about the Hilters of the world, and feel compassion for the downtrodden, we must remember that death is not the end. We have only two choices when we die: Heaven or Hell. For more info on how to make that choice, click here.

We don't need to worry about the injustice in the world. God will make it right on the other side. We need not fear, or take revenge, or weep. We take comfort from this verse:

Genesis 18:25b:"Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?"

Does this bring you comfort?


8 comments:

  1. I have not seen Les Mis yet, but am looking forward to it. How neat that the ending has a similar message as the ending of "Our Town", the play I am currently in at the local community theatre.

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    1. Although I see the theme of "Our Town" as "appreciating what we have before its gone", Les Misérables shows that being obedient to God and truly loving others is the only way to have real peace in the end. But, they are both spectacular in their own ways. I remember being amazed that the only props on the stage for the entire performance of "Our Town" were two tall ladders. Yet, I could imagine every scene clearly. I was distracted when I watched the film version of it...too visually complicated!

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  2. I loved this movie. I was so moved by it. So much depth. I love that you are making your blog challenge about this! Keep up the great writing!

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    1. Thanks for your words of encouragement!! I've seen it now three times, and I still see new things to ponder...

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  3. Beautifully put! Thank you for your wonderful words on this splendid story and the truth it conveys.
    Diana at About myself, by myself…

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    1. You are welcome, Diana...I hope you were blessed by it!

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  4. Thanks for your beautiful words, f is for faith! (-:

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    1. Thank you, Fida, and yes, faith would have been a perfect title, too!

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