Jean valjean was in the shadow with the iron drill in his hand erect motionless terrified at this radiant figure. he appeared ready either to cleave the bishop's skull or to kiss his hand in a few moments he raised his left hand slowly to his forehead and took his cap off the bishop still slept in profoundest peace. what type of conflict is illustrated in this passage? a. valjean's internal conflict to escape his past and become a better manb. valjean is remorseful for his past misdeed but he doesnt know how he will ever be able to make things rightc. valjean's struggle against society in just and crueltyd. valjean's going conflict between himself and the town's people who reject him