Marius Pontmercy

Marius Pontmercy is a key character in Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables." He is a young, idealistic French student from a noble family who values justice and integrity. Throughout the story, Marius struggles between his royalist lineage and his republican beliefs, seeking purpose and identity. He forms deep connections with others, especially Cosette, with whom he falls in love. Marius's journey involves personal growth, moral questioning, and dedication to social causes, illustrating themes of love, loyalty, and societal change in 19th-century France.