The First Man
Who is M. Bernard from The First Man and what is their importance?
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M. Bernard is Jacques' elementary school teacher. He fought in the war with Henri, Jacques' father, and feels sorry for the students in his class who have lost their fathers. He is fair, strict and loving. The students adore him. He helps get Jacques into lycee by tutoring him. He convinces the grandmother to let Jacques go.