# Franklin — Mauprat character guide

> Franklin in Mauprat by George Sand.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** a great admirer of Franklin, other Franklin

**First appearance:** 0006-iii

## Who they are

Benjamin Franklin, admired by Sir Arthur Lee, mentioned in conversation.

## In the story

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xiii)

Referenced as a figure to whom Bernard was introduced as a devotee of liberty, influencing his self-image.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/mauprat_se/chapters/xiv)

Referenced as a namesake for a bee in the naturalist's classifications.

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