Explain how the experiences of jean valjean are similar to those of many french people during this time period.

Jean Valjean's experiences are very similar to many French people during this time period, because it symbolic of the economic depression France was and how affected the people of France, who barely had any money to feed themselves and were punished when they had to resort to desperate situations, because of lack of money and resources to provide substantially for their families. 

Hoped he would accept their demands and end the violence