The Thenardier family

The Thenardier family is a fictional group of characters from Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables." They are depicted as innkeepers and represent moral decay and greed. The family, particularly the father, Monsieur Thenardier, is manipulative and abusive, exploiting the vulnerable, including the main character, Cosette. The Thenardiers embody themes of exploitation, social injustice, and the harsh realities of 19th-century France. Their actions contrast sharply with the novel's themes of love, redemption, and the struggle for a better life, often serving as antagonists to the story's more noble characters.