age, eighteen or twenty, in accordance with a custom which is rather widely prevalent in parliamentary families. In spite of this marriage, however, it was said that Charles Myriel created a great deal of talk. He was well formed, though rather short in stature, elegant, graceful, intelligent; the whole of the first portion of his life had been devoted to the world and to gallantry. The Revolution came; events succeeded each other with precipitation; the parliamentary families, decimated, pursued, hunted down, were dispersed. M. Charles Myriel emigrated to Italy at the very beginning of the Revolution. There his wife died of
Charles Myriel was a man of high societal standing, initially immersed in the world of elegance and courtly behavior. Despite marrying at a young age, the circumstances surrounding his life were anything but calm. His actions and presence often drew attention, indicating a vibrant personality that thrived in the social scenes prior to the upheaval of the Revolution. As his life progressed, he faced significant turmoil when the Revolution began, dramatically altering the lives of many from wealthy, parliamentary families.
In the wake of the Revolution, Myriel's life took a drastic turn. He was forced to emigrate to Italy as the political climate became increasingly dangerous for nobles. It was during this tumultuous time that he experienced personal tragedy, with the death of his wife compounding the upheaval in his life. This period marks a significant transformation for Myriel as he navigates the challenges brought on by the political changes around him, ultimately shaping his future path and character in the narrative of "Les Misérables."
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