# Abbé Pirard — The Red and the Black character guide

> Abbé Pirard in The Red and the Black by Stendhal.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** M. Pirard, Pirard, the severe abbé Pirard, the stern abbé Pirard

**First appearance:** 0025-chapter-xxv-the-seminary

## Who they are

Jansenist director of the seminary, who becomes Julien's mentor and protector.

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