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7) "He stood still, petrified like the pillar of salt".

Simile. This simile shows the hesitation of Valjean while entering the Bishop's room when he is about to steal the silver.

8) "…which is like the echo of a demon's laugh"

Simile. This simile is a another reference to the motif of God (and religion), by comparing Valjean's immoral act to a demon.

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