Le Mis book 2 chap 1

 

Le Mis Book 2 Chapter 1

    At the beginning of this chapter, we are introduced to a man of poor attire and who did not look the best. This man we later found out his name is  Jean Valjean. Jean Valjean arrived in town hungry and tired after walking for so long. Jean went to an Inn and asked for a place to stay and food he would be willing to pay. The Innkeepers said alright but then gave a not to a kid to take to the town hall to get information on the man. When the kid returned the paper to the Innkeeper he read it and then told Jean who he was and that he could not serve him. Jean was shocked but after some time disputing the Innkeeper kicked him out. So Jean went on his way to another Inn but the same thing happened he was welcomed at first but after finding out who he was turned away. Then he approached a household that seemed well and explained his situation about not being severed at an Inn and that if the owner of the house would let Jean stay in the stable they had and some food in return Jean would pay. The homeowner at first agreed but then with the details Jean gave the man shortly realized who he was and ordered him a gunpoint to leave. Then he continued on his path to try to find somewhere else, he found a small makeshift home that no one was occupying so he went in but was surprised to find out that it was a dog kennel and the dog kicked him out. After all, he went through and not being let in anywhere you tried to sleep on a stone bench. But a lady asked why he was there the man said he tried everywhere to find a place to sleep and eat but was turned aways so the lady suggested to the Man to knock on the door of the Bishop of D.  That's how the chapter went and that shows how impactful an impression or rumor affects someone. Since the first Innkeeper exposed who he was gossip spread around and people just thought he was what everyone said he was.