When police catch Valjean stealing the church's silver plates, the Bishop pardons him and gives him the candlesticks, demanding Valjean use them to become an honest man.

The logo is based on an 1862 illustration by Émile Bayard for Victor Hugo's original novel. The broom highlights her harsh life as an abused servant at the Thénardiers' inn.

The bishop lies to the police by claiming he gifted the stolen silver. He then hands Valjean the candlesticks, demanding he use them to become an honest man.

Valjean stole the bread to feed his sister's seven starving children. His initial five-year sentence was extended to nineteen years after multiple escape attempts.

The novel actually depicts the June Rebellion of 1832, a much smaller and unsuccessful anti-monarchist uprising in Paris that author Victor Hugo personally witnessed.

Valjean originally served 19 years for stealing bread and attempting escape. However, tearing up his yellow parole ticket is what turns him into a hunted fugitive.

Born in a prison to a criminal mother, Javert views the law as infallible. He cannot comprehend a world where a convicted thief could ever be redeemed.

Fantine is fired when her coworkers discover she has a secret illegitimate child. Only after losing this income does she resort to selling her hair, teeth, and body.