Chapter 1 of the book “Les Misérables” introduces us to a man named Bishop Myriel, who lives in a small town in France. He is a kind and generous person who always helps those in need. One day, a man named Jean Valjean comes to his door asking for food and shelter. Jean Valjean is a poor and desperate man who has been in prison for a long time.

The Bishop welcomes Jean Valjean into his home and treats him with kindness and respect. He gives him a warm meal and a comfortable bed to sleep in. During the night, Jean Valjean is tempted to steal some silverware from the Bishop’s house. However, when he tries to escape with the stolen items, he is caught by the police.

Instead of accusing Jean Valjean, the Bishop surprises everyone by telling the police that he had given the silverware to Jean Valjean as a gift. He even gives him two silver candlesticks, insisting that he forgot to take them. This act of forgiveness and compassion changes Jean Valjean’s life forever.

The chapter teaches us the importance of kindness and forgiveness. It shows us that even when someone makes a mistake, they can still be given a second chance. The Bishop’s actions inspire us to be compassionate towards others and to always help those in need.