Mr. Franz is a character from the book "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. He is a dedicated and passionate teacher in a small village in France. Mr. Franz is known for his love of teaching and his deep connection with his students, often encouraging them to appreciate their language and culture. As the story unfolds, Mr. Franz faces the emotional challenge of teaching his students for the last time before the Franco-Prussian War leads to the loss of their native Alsatian language. His character symbolizes the importance of education and the bittersweet nature of change in a community.