Prisoner 24601 in Les Misérables: Who Is Jean Valjean?
Prisoner 24601 is Jean Valjean, the hero of Les Misérables. Why Javert calls him by number, what 24601 means, and the parole scene from the 2012 film.
Prisoner 24601 is Jean Valjean, the hero of Les Misérables. Why Javert calls him by number, what 24601 means, and the parole scene from the 2012 film.
[VALJEAN] He thought that man was me Without a second glance! That stranger he has found This man could be my chance! Why should I save his hide? Why should I right this wrong When I have come so far And struggled for so long? If I speak, I am condemned. If I stay silent,…