# Abbé Aubert — Mauprat character guide > Abbé Aubert in Mauprat by George Sand. **Role:** minor **Also known as:** Aubert, The Abbé Aubert **First appearance:** 0008-v ## Who they are Local priest and educator who influences Bernard's moral growth. ## Relationships ### [Edmée de Mauprat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/edmee_de_mauprat) _friendship_ Abbé Aubert is Edmée's devoted tutor and confidant, offering moral guidance and unwavering support throughout her trials. ### [Leonard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/leonard) _social_ Abbé Aubert and Leonard interact as acquaintances within the Mauprat household, with Leonard assisting the abbé occasionally. ### [John Mauprat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/john_mauprat) _rivalry_ Abbé Aubert is a moral adversary of John Mauprat, opposing his brutish behavior and influence. ### [Patience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/patience) _friendship_ Abbé Aubert and Patience are allies and friends, sharing a common goal of protecting Edmée and promoting goodness. ### [Bernard Mauprat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/bernard_mauprat) _friendship_ Abbé Aubert becomes Bernard's mentor and friend, guiding his moral and intellectual reformation. ### [The Trappist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/the_trappist) _social_ Abbé Aubert and the Trappist monk have a respectful acquaintance, sharing religious and moral discourse. ### [Edmée de Mauprat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/edmee_de_mauprat) _friendship_ Abbé Aubert is Edmée's devoted tutor and confidant, offering moral guidance and unwavering support throughout her trials. ### [Bernard Mauprat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/bernard_mauprat) _friendship_ Abbé Aubert becomes Bernard's mentor and friend, guiding his moral and intellectual reformation. ### [Edmée de Mauprat](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/edmee_de_mauprat) _friendship_ Abbé Aubert is Edmée's devoted tutor and confidant, offering moral guidance and unwavering support throughout her trials. ### [Leonard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/leonard) _social_ Abbé Aubert and Leonard interact as acquaintances within the Mauprat household, with Leonard assisting the abbé occasionally. ### [The Trappist](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/the_trappist) _social_ Abbé Aubert and the Trappist monk have a respectful acquaintance, sharing religious and moral discourse. ### [Patience](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/patience) _friendship_ Abbé Aubert and Patience are allies and friends, sharing a common goal of protecting Edmée and promoting goodness. ## In the story ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/iii) The Jansenist curé of Briantes, friend and mentor to Patience, who shares and debates philosophical ideas with him. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/vii) The curé who attends to Bernard's injured leg and promises to stay with him. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/viii) The abbé is appointed as Bernard's tutor and begins assessing his education, laughing at Bernard's resistance to learning. ### [Chapter X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/x) Has taken refuge under the chevalier's roof; urges Patience to move near Sainte-Severe; Edmée's former tutor who did not forbid her reading philosophers. ### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xi) The abbé argues with Edmée about the folly of marrying Bernard and later discusses with her how to improve Bernard's behavior. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xii) Bernard's tutor who guides his education and helps him navigate society. ### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xiii) Returns to find Bernard agitated; he attempts to counsel Bernard on love and moderation but is rebuffed. ### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xiv) Writes to Bernard with news about M. de la Marche's departure and financial ruin. ### [Chapter XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xv) Marcasse questions him about joining the America expedition without revealing his plans. ### [Chapter XVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xvi) Expected to be surprised by Bernard's return; Bernard hides under Edmée's frame to surprise him. ### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xviii) Acts as intermediary between the Trappist and Bernard; recounts his meeting with the Trappist at the spring. ### [Chapter XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xx) Warns Bernard about the dangers of clerical scheming and legal corruption; advises caution. ### [Chapter XXII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxii) Searches for Edmée, finds her wounded, and attempts to stanch her bleeding. ### [Chapter XXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxiii) Present in Edmée's room with the doctor, alarmed by Bernard's intrusion. ### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxv) Testifies reluctantly, refuses to reveal a secret, and is arrested for contempt. ### [Chapter XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxvii) The only person who heard Bernard's alleged confession according to Patience. ### [Chapter XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxviii) Testifies after being held in solitary confinement, supports Bernard's innocence, and affirms Edmée's long-standing affection for Bernard. ### [The Return to Sainte-Severe and the Moral of the Story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xxx) Attends the wedding and is described as the Girondin of the family, troubled by the Revolution's violence. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters/abbe_aubert - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/characters