Inspector Javert Essay

Inspector Javert is the primary antagonist character in the movie. He is seen treating Jean Valjean unfairly in the beginning of the movie because he was once a criminal who would never change in Javert's eyes. After his escape and avoidance of parole, Javert goes on to a search for Valjean. After, not seeing Valjean for a long period of time, he couldn't recognize him since he had gone on to become a successful businessman as well as a mayor, after his encounter with the Bishop. However, when Valjean and Javert came in each others direction, Javert had doubts that the mayor could be Valjean. Javert’s transformation with appeal to logos can be demonstrated when he is guilty for his false accusation when he thinks that the mayor was real Valjean.

Nonetheless, later on when Javert realizes the mayor is Valjean, he strictly tries to arrest him, following him everywhere he goes for a very long time. Javert is seen as a person who is extremely committed to his duty and responsibility. Also, his desire to punish the criminals and belief that every bad doer must be disciplined is seen through his perspective. He seem to be very strong person mentally with a never give up attitude that's which is seen through his constant chase of Valjean throughout all those many years. He was extremely determined to get Valjean inside the prison and was ready to go to any extent for that. However, Valjean always got a better of him with his smartness, successfully raising his daughter Cosset. Javert meanwhile manages to find the place where they were living although his attempt to catch him resulted in failure again. During the French Revolution, Javert was fighting against the youths who wanted to rend the French monarchy. However, to his misfortune he was caught by them and was going to be shot and killed. Valejan, who was there with Marius, took responsibility of killing Javert. However, he intentionally let Javert go, saving his