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* "Bring Him Home". The whole thing.

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** In many versions, she dies happy, genuinely feeling no pain, and comforting Marius as he grieves.
* "Bring Him Home". The whole thing. It's common for the audiences to hold their applause until that song finishes.
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** The Bishop is a walking CMOH in general.

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** The Bishop is a walking CMOH in general.general, a man who actually practices what he preaches.
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** It became a protest song the world over, but especially among Taiwanese students in 2014, and the Hong Kong protesters in 2014 and 2019.

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** It became a protest song the world over, but especially among Taiwanese students in 2014, and the Hong Kong protesters in 2014 and 2019. ''The song is so powerful that it inspires people to stand up and fight.''
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* When the dying Valjean is overcome with joy that Cosette has come to see him. He's been distancing himself from her since her wedding, but now he finally allows himself to express all the love he feels for her, calling her his "little Cosette" and his "sweet angel" and letting her call him "Father" again. Hell, I'd say the whole relationship between Valjean and Cosette qualifies as one big heartwarming moment.

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* When the dying Valjean is overcome with joy that Cosette has come to see him. He's been distancing himself from her since her wedding, but now he finally allows himself to express all the love he feels for her, calling her his "little Cosette" and his "sweet angel" and letting her call him "Father" again. Hell, I'd say the whole relationship between Valjean and Cosette qualifies as one big heartwarming moment.moment, after all the unhappiness in their early lives.
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* ''"Do You Hear The People Sing"'' is a rousing anthem of raging for decency, hope and a making the world a kinder and gentler place.
** It became a protest song the world over, but especially among Taiwanese students in 2014, and the Hong Kong protests in 2014 and 2019.

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* ''"Do You Hear The People Sing"'' is a rousing anthem of raging for revolution - for decency, hope and a making the world a kinder and gentler place.
** It became a protest song the world over, but especially among Taiwanese students in 2014, and the Hong Kong protests protesters in 2014 and 2019.2019.
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** It is so heart stirring and inspiring that its Mandarin version has become the official battle cry of Taiwanese Student protesting the corrupt Koumintang Government in 2014.

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** It is so heart stirring and inspiring that its Mandarin version has become became a protest song the official battle cry of world over, but especially among Taiwanese Student protesting students in 2014, and the corrupt Koumintang Government Hong Kong protests in 2014.2014 and 2019.
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* A very ''subjective'' heartwarming, but the fact remains that, despite what Madame may say about the matter, Thenardier and his wife [[UnholyMatrimony do seem to be genuinely in love in this adaptation]] (as opposed to how their relationship is portrayed in the book), which is quite possibly [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes their only real redeeming quality in the show]].

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* A very ''subjective'' heartwarming, but the fact remains that, despite what Madame may say about the matter, Thenardier and his wife [[UnholyMatrimony do seem to be genuinely in love in this adaptation]] (as opposed to how their relationship is portrayed in the book), which is quite possibly [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes their only real redeeming quality in the show]].show]].
* In the 35th anniversary concert, after rescuing her from the Thenardiers, Valjean pulls out a beautiful coat and puts it on Cosette. They hold hands and spin around, then adult Cosette's actress enters to replace little Cosette. Once adult Cosette has taken Valjean's arm, the two Cosettes give an adorable nod to each other!
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--->''Do you hear the people sing, lost in the valley of the night?''
--->''It is the music of a people who are climbing to the light.''
--->''For the wretched of the earth, there is a flame that never dies.''
--->''Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise!''
--->''We will live again in freedom in the garden of the Lord;''
--->''We will walk behind the plowshare, we will put away the sword.''
--->''Our chains will be broken, and all men will have their reward!''
--->''Will you join in our crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me?''
--->''Somewhere beyond the barricade, is there a world you long to see?''
--->''Do you hear the people sing? Say, do you hear the distant drums?''
--->''It is the future that we bring when tomorrow comes!''

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--->''Do you hear the people sing, lost in the valley of the night?''
--->''It
night?''\\
''It
is the music of a people who are climbing to the light.''
--->''For
''\\
''For
the wretched of the earth, there is a flame that never dies.''
--->''Even
''\\
''Even
the darkest night will end and the sun will rise!''
--->''We
rise!''\\
''They
will live again in freedom in the garden of the Lord;''
--->''We
Lord;''\\
''They
will walk behind the plowshare, we they will put away the sword.''
--->''Our chains
''\\
''The chain
will be broken, and all men will have their reward!''
--->''Will
reward!''\\
''Will
you join in our crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me?''
--->''Somewhere
me?''\\
''Somewhere
beyond the barricade, is there a world you long to see?''
--->''Do
see?''\\
''Do
you hear the people sing? Say, do you hear the distant drums?''
--->''It
drums?''\\
''It
is the future that we bring when tomorrow comes!''
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* Valijean rescuing Fauchelevant from the cart he is pinned under, even knowing it will draw Javert's attention to him and could get him recognized is this and a CMOA in all versions. But in the book version it goes much further. Fauchelevant is a former business rival of Jean who he inadvertently drove out of business, and Valijean goes further by getting the man a new job now that his new livelihood has been lost due to the broken cart.
** And of course [[AndroclesLion Fauchelevant returning the favor by hiding Viljean and Cosette from the police afterwards.]]

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** While escorting Valjean to the afterlife, Fantine briefly pauses to comfort her grieving daughter.





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** While escorting Valjean to the afterlife, Fantine briefly pauses to comfort her grieving daughter.



** While escorting Valjean to the afterlife, Fantine briefly pauses to comfort her grieving daughter.

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** While escorting Valjean to the afterlife, Fantine briefly pauses to comfort her grieving daughter.
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** While escorting Valjean to the afterlife, Fantine briefly pauses to comfort her grieving daughter.
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** In the book, it's even more desperate; his sister had ''seven'' children and her husband had died. Two of Jean's nieces stole milk from a neighbor and drank it in secret because they were so hungry. When Jean finds out, he pays for the milk instead of telling the neighbor or his sister.


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** The Bishop is a walking CMOH in general.
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--->''Than here on earth!''

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--->''Than here on earth!''earth!''
* A very ''subjective'' heartwarming, but the fact remains that, despite what Madame may say about the matter, Thenardier and his wife [[UnholyMatrimony do seem to be genuinely in love in this adaptation]] (as opposed to how their relationship is portrayed in the book), which is quite possibly [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes their only real redeeming quality in the show]].

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** It is so heart stirring and inspiring that its Mandarin version has become the official battle cry of Taiwanese Student Students protesting the corrupt Koumintang Government in 2014.

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** It is so heart stirring and inspiring that its Mandarin version has become the official battle cry of Taiwanese Student Students protesting the corrupt Koumintang Government in 2014.


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* In certain productions, Javert is shown to be visibly saddened for the students who died for Freedom at The Barricades, crossing himself and shedding ManlyTears out of respect for their bravery.
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* ''"Do You Hear The People Sing"'' is a rousing anthem of raging for decency, hope and a making the world a kinder and gentler place.
** It is so heart stirring and inspiring that its Mandarin version has become the official battle cry of Taiwanese Student Students protesting the corrupt Koumintang Government in 2014.
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* In some productions, likely for Eponine's spirit to attend Valjean's death scene to make sense, when Valjean receives Marius's letter from Eponine's hand, he takes Eponine aside tells her to be very cautious of her surroundings in a very concerned fatherly way.
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** From earlier, there is a scene where one of the Amis has to go to a group to convince them to join, and everyone else is busy, so Grantaire volunteers. When Enjorlas asks why he, who doesn't believe in anything, would go, Grantaire says he does believe in one thing: Enjorlas. So Enjorlas lets him. Hours later, no news of Grantaire, so Enjorlas goes to get him himself, and finds him piss-drunk with the group he was supposed to convince, but instead of berating him for not doing anything, he just takes him home.

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** From earlier, there is a scene where one of the Amis has to go to a group to convince them to join, and everyone else is busy, so Grantaire volunteers. When Enjorlas Enjolras asks why he, who doesn't believe in anything, would go, Grantaire says he does believe in one thing: Enjorlas. Enjolras. So Enjorlas Enjolras lets him. Hours later, no news of Grantaire, so Enjorlas Enjolras goes to get him himself, and finds him piss-drunk with the group he was supposed to convince, but instead of berating him for not doing anything, he just takes him home.
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** Fantine thanking Valjean for taking care of Cosette.

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** Fantine thanking Valjean for taking care of Cosette. Valjean responds that she was the best thing in his life.
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* When Javert apologizes for suspecting the mayor, and asks to be dismissed, explaining that he has to be as hard on himself as anyone else. Valjean tells him that he's an honorable man, and persuades him that he may keep his post. That whole exchange is both heartwarming and slightly sad because, out of context, you almost feel like they could be friends, and you know it's not going to last.
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** From earlier, there is a scene where one of the Amis has to go to a group to convince them to join, and everyone else is busy, so Grantaire volunteers. When Enjorlas asks why he, who doesn't believe in anything, would go, Grantaire says he does believe in one thing: Enjorlas. So Enjorlas lets him. Hours later, no news of Grantaire, so Enjorlas goes to get him himself, and finds him piss-drunk with the group he was supposed to convince, but instead of berating him for not doing anything, he just takes him home.
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***Something really cool about the line "We will walk behind the plowshare, we will put away the sword" is that it comes from a verse in the Bible (Isaiah 2:4), which includes: "And they will hammer their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not lift up sword against nation, And never again will they learn war." It really symbolizes how "Do You Hear the People Sing?" went from a rallying song for freedom from oppression to a song about freedom in God.



--->''Than here on earth!''

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--->''Than here on earth!''
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* When Fantine drops off a sleeping Cosette with the Thenardiers, the text notes that Fantine not wearing fancy clothes but she saved all the finery for Cosette to wear.
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-->'''Valjean''': There is nothing that I blame you for. You've done your duty, and nothing more.
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!!The 2012 film

* When Javert finds Gavroche's body among the dead, he takes a medal off his coat and pins it onto Gavroche's. [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone The look on his face when he stands back up]] gives off the vibe that Javert is already beginning to rethink his BlackAndWhiteMorality.
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* The last thing Javert does before throwing himself off the bridge is go to the police office and write a list of ways to improve life for not just members of the justice system, but for prisoners as well.
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* When Javert finds Gavroche's body among the dead, he takes a medal off his coat and pins it onto Gavroche's. [[WhatHaveIDone The look on his face when he stands back up]] gives off the vibe that Javert is already beginning to rethink his BlackAndWhiteMorality.

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* When Javert finds Gavroche's body among the dead, he takes a medal off his coat and pins it onto Gavroche's. [[WhatHaveIDone [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone The look on his face when he stands back up]] gives off the vibe that Javert is already beginning to rethink his BlackAndWhiteMorality.
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!!The 2012 film

* When Javert finds Gavroche's body among the dead, he takes a medal off his coat and pins it onto Gavroche's. [[WhatHaveIDone The look on his face when he stands back up]] gives off the vibe that Javert is already beginning to rethink his BlackAndWhiteMorality.

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