A political interpretation of Les MiserablesThe acclaimed French literary classic Les Misérables contains many powerful images, particularly relating to the political views of author Victor Hugo. The political stance of the novel can be interpreted in relation to the conclusions of theorist Karl Marx, as both have a focus on the lower classes, a concern with social and economic injustice and their effects, and both believe that revolutionary change is inevitable but must come from the working class. http://www.stuartfernie.org/mispolint.htm
Someone missed something in both the book and the musical.
Les Miserables is a testament to the fact that only the power of the Cross can change lives. Les Miz may point out the attempt that Marx made, but it also points out that it is destined to fail.