The Man Who Laughs – Victor Hugo

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«The Man Who Laughs» – Victor Hugo Victor Hugo is a

«The Man Who Laughs» – Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo is a

famous French writer who in the 19 century created a wonderful and very interesting work "The Man Who Laughs." His creativity always draws readers. In novels you can see humor, mysterious stories, strong heroes and opposition of power and people.
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Нeroes of the novel The main character who meets on the

Нeroes of the novel


The main character who meets on the

front pages of the novel is Usus. He has a speaking name, "bear," and Gomo, his loyal wolf, is "man." Next, the wise philosopher is compared to a "thinking wreck."
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Нeroes of the novel The next main character is Guinplen –

Нeroes of the novel

The next main character is Guinplen – «Semi-monster

and demigod». He is a brave person: "Nevertheless, he continued to go forward." In fact, Guinplen was an «unhappy heart» hiding behind a mask of eternal smile, and «struck by lightning».
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Нeroes of the novel An unusual hero is represented by Deya:

Нeroes of the novel

An unusual hero is represented by Deya: «blind

Deya saw his soul». That is, she was very kind and she could find the beautiful in people. This hero is the embodiment of the angel: «beautiful white cloud, invisible kindness».
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Нeroes of the novel Josiana – an image of passion and

Нeroes of the novel

Josiana – an image of passion and beauty

Lord

David Derry-Moir – an image of nobility

Queen Anne is an image of greatness and stupidity. V. Hugo often sneers at the heroine: «She had a low forehead, sensual lips and bulging myopic eyes. This myopia also extended to her mind»

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Symbolism of the novel In it the novel author contributed a

Symbolism of the novel

In it the novel author
contributed a lot of

symbols
to convey the exciting
atmosphere: the bell and
beacon – warning about
danger, waves, breaking snow
– tension, wind winding –
horror, rock – confusion of the way. And the most recent - the end of the storm - death, repentance.
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Symbolism of the novel Landscape and interior prose also carry a

Symbolism of the novel

Landscape and interior prose also
carry a certain meaning.

The
rocks and snow that have
overcome Ginplen speak of its
resilience of spirit and loneliness,
of mystery. The Green Box
embodies hope and refuge for the
poor. The eternal mask of laughter
is the voice of an oppressed
people.
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Conclusion Thus, it can be said that V. Hugo is a

Conclusion

Thus, it can be said that V. Hugo is a master

of detail implementation. The use of different symbols attracts the attention of readers and makes you think seriously about many things. In general, this work teaches life and good attitude to ugly people with a good heart.