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“Ah! There you are! he exclaimed, looking at Jean Valjean. I'm so glad to see you. Well, but how is this? I gave you the candlesticks too, which are of silver like the rest, and for which you can certainly get two hundred francs. Why did you not carry them away with your forks and spoons?” quote by Victor Hugo
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“Ah! There you are! he exclaimed, looking at Jean Valjean. I'm so glad to see you. Well, but how is this? I gave you the candlesticks too, which are of silver like the rest, and for which you can certainly get two hundred francs. Why did you not carry them away with your forks and spoons?”

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A character eagerly greets another, offering silver candlesticks, questioning why they weren’t taken with the meal.

In simple terms: A friendly exchange about valuable items left behind.

Key Takeaway

Pay attention to small gifts and offers in interactions.

Themes

generosity communication value

Mood

warm curious

Type

literary dialogue

When to use this quote

  • family gatherings
  • marketplaces
  • hospitality settings

Key Concepts

social exchange material culture

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the candlestick symbolize for the characters?
  • How do small gestures affect relationships?
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