This is the fire in which he saved the son of a general. It was the begining of his new life as Mousieur Madeleine. He was then known as a good man and named Mayor.

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In this image, Jean Valjean is running from a dog that attacked him in the dog kennel. Since, he was kicked out of the inns and he had no place to stake he decided to go to a dog kennel when he found out he wasn't even admitted there. He was treated worse than a animal.

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This is Jean Valjean stealing bread for his sister and her 7 sons and daughters. He was just a miserable man who wanted to feed his nephews who were dying of starvation. Unfortunately, he was caught stealing a loaf of bread and was sentences 5 years in the galleys. 

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Here is Jean Valjean in his first attempt to escape the galleys. After being caught he was sentenced more years as prisoner. He spent 5 years in the galleys for burglary and 14 years for having attempted to escape the galleys 4 times. 

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Jean Valjean

This is Jean Valjean walking with no hope at all. He has come from Puy Moisson and has walked all day. He has been told he is finally 'liberated' after 19 years in the galleys, but he has a yellow passport in his pocket which is enough to get kicked out from wherever he goes. 

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