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 The thing that stood out most to me in this chapter was Jean Valjeans gratitude and disbelief at the Bishop letting him stay. He was so shocked that he repeated all the reasons why he shouldn't be allowed to stay. Luckily that didn't change the good Bishop's mind at all. The Bishop really does just want to help people and make them feel welcome. I also feel really bad for Jean Valjean as his experience sounded horrible, especially considering all he did was steal a loaf of bread.

One thing we noticed is the reminder that the Bishop and Mademoiselle Baptistine used to be well off when it was pointed out that Mademoiselle Baptistine was wearing  a silk robe. I also found it kind of funny how Madame Magloire was trying so hard to get the Bishop  to put a lock on the door and not let just anyone into the house and then the Bishop immediately lets someone into the house. The last thing I noticed/liked is how Mademoiselle Baptistine fully respects the Bishops wishes and won't presss hi about putting the lock on the  door.

 One connection I have noticed is how some people just assume things without getting all the facts. This happened in the book when the Bishop asked for some money and people were judging him and saying he was greedy, even though he gives almost all his money away. I think this happens a lot now a days, where people just jump to conclusions based on one thing they heard and they don't have the full picture. Another connection I noticed is kind of similar to the first one, and it is how some people are very judgmental. This is showcased in the book when the former prisoner is shunned by everyone and everyone treats him like he is super dangerous and kicks him to the streets. Unfortunately, people can still be super judgmental to others weather it's on their past or something a trivial as their skin color. The last connection I've noticed between Les Mis and the present day is how while some peoplee donate for the good of people, others donate to make themselves look better. F...

 I didn't get any new comments which is okay as it's less work for me. I will say  that I did like commenting on other peoples post as I got to see the different perspectives of my classmates and what they thought of Les Mis.  I don't get to hear their perspectives a lot and it was nice to look at things from a different angle, or find someone who noticed the same thing I did.

     So far in Les Mis we have been focusing on the Bishop and his life. He started out as this person who  had it all and then lost it all, including his wife. Then he went away to Italy and became the Bishop. From there on his main goal is to  help people and not worry so much about the material things. We can see this in how he takes care of his house, as it is old and without many new and fancy things.     Throughout the first book we see how good ad selfless the Bishop is. He is constantly giving charity to those who need it in multiple ways. One way is by giving almost all of his money to the poor and hungry. Another is by welcoming everyone into his home in which he doesn't even have a lock on the door so anyone can come in at any time. Another important moment where he helped someone is when he spent the day with the man who was to be executed. He spent the entire day comforting the man up until his last moments, e...