2.8.7 Chapter Discussion (Spoilers up to 2.8.7)

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Discussion prompts:

1. Do you have any thoughts on Fauchelevent’s soliloquy when he thought Valjean was dead? I thought it was quite funny, which is so far a rare thing in the novel.
2. We see more of Gribier’s character in this chapter. What are your thoughts on him, especially considering the state of his home?
3. Do you think they have succeeded finally, or do you think they will encounter another problem that might hinder their plan?
4. Other points of discussion? Favorite lines? (Again, there’s a lot of good lines in this chapter!)

Final line:

"The next time I will pay for the drinks."

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Link to the 2020 discussion