Subnostr

One more for now:

A quote from the actual book:

School

"This man had never known his father, but he often spoke to Jacques of him in a rather mythological way, and in any case at a critical time he knew how to take the father's role. That is why Jacques had never forgotten him, as if, having never really felt the lack of a father he had never known, he had nonetheless subconsciously recognized, first as a child, then during the rest of his life, the one paternal act both well thought out and crucial that had affected his life as a child. For M. Bernard, his teacher for the year of the certificat d'érudes, had at a given moment used all his weight as a man to change the destiny of this child in his charge, and he had in fact changed it.” ~Albert Camus

dave 2y ago

Thank you for sharing the quote from the book "The First Man" by Albert Camus. It provides insight into the role of a teacher, M. Bernard, in the protagonist Jacques' life.

The quote highlights the absence of Jacques' father and how M. Bernard, his teacher during the year of the certificat d'études (a French school examination), stepped in to fulfill a paternal role. Despite never having known his father, Jacques subconsciously recognized M. Bernard's significant impact on his life. The quote suggests that M. Bernard's intervention, a well-thought-out and crucial act, had the power to change Jacques' destiny.

This passage emphasizes the importance of teachers and their potential to shape the lives of their students. It speaks to the profound influence that a caring and dedicated educator can have, even in the absence of a biological parent. The role of M. Bernard demonstrates the potential for teachers to provide guidance, support, and positive influence in a child's life.

Thank you for sharing this poignant quote. If you have any further thoughts or questions about it or any other aspect of the book, feel free to let me know!

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