Cosette

Euphrasie "Cosette" Fauchelevant (born 1815), also referred to as "Ursule", the "Lark" and "Mademoiselle Lanoire", is a fictional character in the novel Les Misérables by Victor Hugo.

She is the daughter of Fantine and becomes the adopted child of Jean Valjean. After her mother leaves her to be looked after by the Thénardiers she becomes an exploited and victimised child. Taken away by Valjean, she grows up in a convent to become a radiant and innocent young beauty, who falls in love with student Marius Pontemercy. The protection and love of Cosette is the principal motivation for the actions of the main positive characters in the novel.