Berenger is a character from the play "Rhinocéros," written by French playwright Eugène Ionesco. He is depicted as an ordinary man who struggles to understand the bizarre events happening around him, particularly the transformation of people into rhinoceroses. Berenger represents the voice of reason and individuality in a world that increasingly succumbs to conformity. Throughout the play, Berenger grapples with his own beliefs and the pressure to conform to societal norms. His journey highlights themes of existentialism and the importance of maintaining one's identity in the face of overwhelming change. Ultimately, he becomes a symbol of resistance against the loss of humanity.