LES MISERABLES #1

                                            WEEK #5

    The story begins describing  Monseigneur Charles-François-Bienvenu Myriel, Bishop of Digne. He

 was born as the son of noblesse de robe. He got married at a young age and was expected to inherit his 

fathers position. The French Revolution destroyed his family's power, forcing him to flee his home. His 

wife died while in exile, leaving him alone. He became a priest, devoting himself to justice and the

 betterment of the poor, conducting himself with humility, kindness, and good humor. After spending 

nineteen years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread, Jean is finally released from jail. He is denied shelter at 

Digne,, but Myriel welcomes him in.