
during Ender's first weeks at Battle School
Bernard's Downfall
Bernard, the boy whose arm Ender broke, becomes a tormentor, gathering a gang and making Ender's life miserable. Ender, using his computer skills, sends anonymous messages signed 'God' and later forges a message from Bernard, making him look foolish. This undermines Bernard's authority and breaks his power over the launch group. Ender's actions are subtle and effective, and he gains the respect of some boys, including Shen and Alai. The incident demonstrates Ender's strategic thinking and his ability to manipulate the system.