Gleanings: Les Misérables
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In the Amphitheatre at Saint Paul University
Are heroes and villains a social construct? Is it always clear who the hero and villain is in a story? Are heroes and villains necessary in society to achieve justice? Is it fair to reduce one's humanity to either? Is following the law always just and moral? When is it not?
Excerpts from the novel Les Misérables will be presented as a dramatic staged reading coupled with a facilitated discussion with the artists, audience, and special topical guests.
Les Misérables is a classic French novel written by widely celebrated authour Victor Hugo. First published in 1862, the historically based fiction follows the protagonist Jean Valjean (a reformed ex-convict) and Inspector Javert (a police officer), as well as other beloved characters portrayed as heroes and villains with complexity and nuance. In a setting which takes place before, during, and after the French Revolution, the story explores the nature of law and grace, politics, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love.
Are heroes and villains a social construct? Is it always clear who the hero and villain is in a story? Are heroes and villains necessary in society to achieve justice? Is it fair to reduce one's humanity to either? Is following the law always just and moral? When is it not?
Excerpts from the novel Les Misérables will be presented as a dramatic staged reading coupled with a facilitated discussion with the artists, audience, and special topical guests.
Les Misérables is a classic French novel written by widely celebrated authour Victor Hugo. First published in 1862, the historically based fiction follows the protagonist Jean Valjean (a reformed ex-convict) and Inspector Javert (a police officer), as well as other beloved characters portrayed as heroes and villains with complexity and nuance. In a setting which takes place before, during, and after the French Revolution, the story explores the nature of law and grace, politics, justice, religion, and the types and nature of romantic and familial love.
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Host or Publisher9th Hour Theatre Company
