Matching Pairs IV LEVEL UNIT 6 RULES FOR LIFE Lesson 4Online version Reading comprehension by Martha Uribe 1 What are some of the key themes explored in Les Miserables? 2 Who is the main protagonist of Les Miserables and what circumstances led to his imprisonment? 3 Describe the character development of Jean Valjean throughout the novel. 4 What event serves as the climax of the novel? 5 Which theme is NOT explored in Les Miserables? Jean Valjean. He was imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread. The importance of education include the nature of justice, the power of love and forgiveness, and the struggle for social justice. The June Rebellion of 1832 Initially a criminal, he transforms into a compassionate and heroic figure, seeking redemption and living an honest life.