Throughout the book Eponine demonstrates that humans have what is necessary to change into better people. That although we may not be perfect, our imperfections are what make us unique. Many times it takes a great impact for one to realize that change is neede; like Eponine’s death did for Marius and what Marius’s love caused on Eponine. “And in the end, its not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.”