# Bébert — Germinal character guide

> Bébert in Germinal by Émile Zola.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0001-germinal

## Who they are

A young miner, friend of Jeanlin and Lydie.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/germinal_se/chapters/part-iv-vi)

Jeanlin's credulous follower, he brings booty to Jeanlin and is afraid to disobey him, though he secretly loves Lydie.

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/germinal_se/chapters/part-v-vi)

Bébert joins Jeanlin and Lydie in throwing stones, learning to use a sling.

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