Book Synopsis
All humans do not become humane human beings automatically. As a matter of fact, humanity is a quality which one brings forth if one decides to do so. Hence, free will enables barbaric children to become intelligent adults who should build a civilized society based on reason.
Jean Valjean, the protagonist of this novel, is a brute who decides to rid himself of social pressure in order to become a righteous man. His history is remarkable because it proves that people of good will can create a better world of their own volition.
Consequently, I removed the off-topic comments, digressions and trivial details in order to highlight the protagonist’s ordeal and enable you to understand what the aim of a human’s life is.