Les Miserables

So far this week...
A new character is introduced into Les Miserables, Marius Pontmercy. When only a baby, his grandfather,Monsieur Gillenormand; a very wealthy man, threatened to disown him if his father didn't turn him over and never see him again. Colones Georges Pontmercy, thinking of the his son's well being, agreed-- hoping his son could have a better life.
Marius grew up thinking his father didn't love him, he thought he abandoned him. Although, around the age of 16, Marius received a letter from him saying that he was very sick and wanted to meet him, fearing he may not last long. Marius, unsure of his feelings for his father, traveled to see him. But he was too late. Just seconds before Marius arrived his father passed, believing that his son wasn't coming and didn't want to see him. A single tear still rested on the cheek of his father's lifeless body when he entered.

Geroges Pontmercy wrote a letter for his son before he passed, telling him of a friend that saved his life when they were soldiers in a war. Marius, being the son, was now in debt to this man. (I can't seem to remember the exact deed his father wanted him to complete). Marius kept this letter, for it was the only thing left of his father. All of his belongings had to be sold to pay for his burial. Marius visited his father's grave regularly, but his grandfather was unknowing to all of this. His family was very curious as to why he was leaving the house so much, they all declared he was in love. Determined to find the truth, Marius's grandfather went into his room while he was out to find some clues, but stumbled upon the letter. Monsieur Gillenormand always despised Georges Pontmercy. He was outraged when he found the letter, he wanted Marius to have nothing to do with his father, or that family. Although Marius thought differently. He loved his grandfather, but he wouldn't stand by and let him disrespect his father. Neither of them being able to come to an agreement, Marius immediately moved out, only 17 years-old.