Forestier

Forestier is a character in Maupassant's 'Bel-Ami', serving as a mentor to Georges Duroy. A successful journalist, he introduces Duroy to the manipulative tactics necessary for climbing the social ladder in Paris, reflecting the cynical worldview that those who are too weak or ignorant to seize opportunities are to blame for their failures. His character represents the societal attitudes of the time, influencing Duroy's unscrupulous approach to success.