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Les Miserables	Les Miserables Select a Chapter: Section 1 - Book One Section 1 - Book Two Section 1 - Book Three Section 1 - Book Four Section 1 - Book Five Section 1 - Book Six Section 1 - Book Seven Section 1 - Book Eight Section 2 - Book One Section 2 - Book Two Section 2 - Book Three Section 2 - Book Four Section 2 - Book Five Section 2 - Book Six Section 2 - Book Seven Section 2 - Book Eight Section 3 - Book One Section 3 - Book Two Section 3 - Book Three Section 3 - Book Four Section 3 - Book Five Section 3 - Book Six Section 3 - Book Seven Section 3 - Book Eight Section 4 - Book One Section 4 - Book Two Section 4 - Book Three Section 4 - Book Four Section 4 - Book Five Section 4 - Book Six Section 4 - Book Seven Section 4 - Book Eight Section 4 - Book Nine Section 4 - Book Ten Section 4 - Book Eleven Section 4 - Book Twelve Section 4 - Book Thirteen Section 4 - Book Fourteen Section 4 - Book Fifteen Section 5 - Book One Section 5 - Book Two Section 5 - Book Three Section 5 - Book Four Section 5 - Book Five Section 5 - Book Six Section 5 - Book Seven Section 5 - Book Eight Section 5 - Book Nine   Section 2 - Book Seven Section 2 - Cosette Book Seven - A Parenthesis The author uses this section to muse upon the meaning of convents. He notes that while they exist in all societies in one form or another, and have sublime aspirations, they are nevertheless detestable in the light of Progress and history. He cites the medieval practices of suffering that accompanied the monastic life and asserts that though these institutions had their role in furthering civilization their usefulness has long since passed. He also discusses the nature of prayer, since that it the chief-object of most convents. He concludes that faith is absolutely necessary to mankind though it must not come at the expense of the mind and abuse of the body. Analysis Hugo reveals his disdain of extreme religious institutions in present-day society and feels that they have lost their usefulness. Novel Homepage | Novel Summary | Character Profiles | Metaphor Analysis Theme Analysis | Top Ten Quotes | Biography | Essay Q&A

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