At first Cossette might signal to the reader anti-feminist ideas and may place Hugo in a negative light. ... Hugo, through his diverse representation of women, introduces the reader to admiration and sympathy for women and spreads knowledge about political fight for justice these women face everyday. ... Fantine, through her struggle shows the reader true strength. ... Eponine breaks away from the classic ideal of a women being controlled by a man, either a father or husband. ...

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