Fantine

Fantine is a tragic character from Victor Hugo’s novel *Les Misérables*. She is a young woman who struggles to support her daughter, Cosette, after being abandoned by her lover. Facing social judgment and economic hardship, Fantine is forced into poverty and difficult choices, including working in harsh conditions and eventually resorting to desperation. Her story highlights the themes of injustice, sacrifice, and the cruelty faced by the poor in 19th-century France. Fantine’s suffering underscores the novel’s critique of societal inequality and the importance of compassion.