# Professor Bhaer — Little Women character guide

> Professor Bhaer in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mr. Bhaer, Friedrich Bhaer, Old Fritz, the Professor

**First appearance:** 0035-part-ii-xxxiv-a-friend

## Who they are

A kind, scholarly German professor who becomes Jo's mentor and later love interest.

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