Jean Valjean and Javert are good examples of character foils in Les Miserables. Valjean brings out the rigidity of Javert's policies and his lack of empathy. Javert brings out Valjean's goodness, in spite of the law, and reminds us that he is indeed a criminal. Another example of character foils in Les Miserables is between Cosette and Eponine. Cosette brings out Eponine's love of Marius, her loyalty, as well as her dark past and tortured nature. Eponine in turn brings out Cosette's innocence, naivete, and purity.
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