Albert Camus had a difficult life because his father was
killed in WW I, when Albert was only 1 year old. He was brought up by his almost
illiterate, deaf mother and a despotic grandmother.
Education was Camus’ way out. A sensitive teacher, Louis
Germain, perceived his potential and encouraged Albert to develop his skills.
He became his mentor.
When Camus received the Nobel Prize, in 1957, he wrote the letter I attach at the bottom acknowledging the teacher’s influence on him.
We, teachers, should be aware of how much we can influence
our students in either a positive or a negative way. That makes us more
responsible for our choices.
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