Part 2, The Son or The First Man, Lycee Summary

Jacques, as a boy, goes to lycee, or the advanced elementary school. It is a life-altering experience for him, since he must ride the trolley into the downtown. He leaves early in the morning and returns home after dark. He attends on a partial scholarship. Pierre also goes to lycee with him.

On the trolley to and from lycee, and on his walk to and from lycee, Jacques observes many different types of people, both rich and poor. He observes the trolley drivers. He and the other boys make fun of a shop keeper and are chased down by the shop keeper's hired hands. While in lycee, he and Pierre are prepared due to the teaching of M. Bernard. But here, they are alone. They have a different teacher...