Tom Hooper’s 2012 version of Les Misérables is a renewed opportunity to use this incredibly redemptive story as a discussion starter in many different situations.- Were you punished too harshly, misunderstood, filled with hatred, a victim that became a victimizer, disappointed about religion, shown undeserved mercy and forgiveness like Jean ValJaean,
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- Were you someone or having to deal with people who think they are better than others, who appear to have their lives under control, like Inspector Javert?
- Were you, along with a shockingly high percentage of people, sexually and otherwise exploited, dumped, financially troubled and embittered like Fantine, the prostitute?
- Were you emotionally, physically abused, and adopted like Cozette, Fantine’s child?
- Were you loving someone without being loved back, like Eponine with Marius?
Resources to help you:
- Damaris Leader’s Guide, Extra Questions booklet, and video clips all available as free downloads. Incidentally, Damaris have just launched Film Clubs to help community groups, workplaces, neighborhoods, churches or coffee shops run a film discussion groups.
- Free article Mercy Triumphs by Rusty Wright, 640 words, free to reproduce online or in print.
- Discussion of the story’s themes, with links to free study guides, articles, the libretto, book recommendations, and more.
- A just-published article in Christianity magazine by Martin Saunders, A Life Less Misérables, explains how the story can be powerfully harnessed to start conversations about God.
- Adrian Fricker has produced a free two-up printable handout in PDF format. You may also freely reproduce or modify the text for your own needs under a Creative Commons Licens
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