Les Misérables, written by Victor Hugo, tells a story about life in the 19th century.

Looking at it
from a Marxist viewpoint means we focus on how society's problems relate to money and class.
This analysis helps us see how rich people and poor people are treated differently.

In Les Misérables, there are two main groups: the rich and the poor. The rich, like Javert and
Monsieur Thénardier, have power and use it to control the poor. Characters such as Jean Valjean
and Fantine show us the struggles of being poor in a society that favors the rich.

The story happens after the French Revolution, showing how the rich still have power over the
poor. The June Rebellion part of the book shows how the poor try to fight back against the rich.

We see characters like Jean Valjean and Inspector Javert change throughout the story. Valjean
starts as a criminal but becomes a good person, showing that even in a bad system, people can
change for the better. Javert, on the other hand, only cares about following the rules, even if
they're unfair, showing how some people stick to the system no matter what.

In short, Les Misérables tells us about the unfairness of the capitalist system. By looking at it
from a Marxist perspective, we see how rich and poor people are treated differently. As long as
this system stays, there will always be problems between the rich and the poor. That's why
understanding Les Misérables helps us see the problems in society today.