Language Point 57

Wagner's, Poincare's, and Descartes' experiences are representative of countless others in every field of culture. (Para. 7)
Meaning: Their experiences are common to countless others in every field of culture.
representative of: be like or common to others of the same class
He was in no way representative of those who suffered from the accident.

他根本不能代表那起意外事故的受害者。