# Book XV: The Rue de l’Homme Armé explained — Les Misérables

> Chapter companion for Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.

## What happens

Jean Valjean and Cosette take refuge in a small house on the Rue de l’Homme Armé, where Valjean continues to protect Cosette while grappling with the fear of Javert's pursuit and the impending loss of Cosette to Marius.

## Themes in this chapter

### Love and Compassion

Valjean's protective love for Cosette and her budding romance with Marius highlight the theme of love as a guiding force.

### Suffering and Sacrifice

Valjean's continued sacrifice of his own safety and happiness for Cosette's well-being.

## Character check-ins

### Jean Valjean

Living in hiding with Cosette, anxious about Javert and Marius.

### Cosette

Living with Valjean, unaware of the full danger, growing closer to Marius.

### Marius Pontmercy

Secretly meeting Cosette, unaware of Valjean's past.

### Javert

Implied threat in the background, pursuing Valjean.

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