on the Thenardier women and cultural narratives

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Aaah I’m so glad I got to find this again;  it’s still one of the best pieces on Eponine, Azelma, their mom, and what might be going on with those “silly romances”  I’ve ever come across. Very recommended for anyone interested in more of the cultural context around Eponine and her family! 
(standard Thenardier Family warnings apply: discussion of abuse, sexism, etc.)