Les Miserables
The fall
The novel opens with a raggedy, dirty traveler, Jean Valjean, entering the town of D. How does the traveler first experience prejudice?
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Because he is an ex-convict, he is treated with disdain and the people of the town ignore him and refuse to serve him. Even though his crime was simply stealing a load of bread to feed his impoverished family, he is treated badly by the innkeepers, the owners of a dog kennel, everyone until he meets the mayor who treats him with respect.
