M. Hamel gives his students their last French lesson after learning the language will no longer be taught in their village schools. Franz realizes how much he had taken his French education for granted. M. Hamel emphasizes the importance of preserving one's mother tongue and national identity. At the end of the lesson, M. Hamel writes "Vive La France" on the board, moving the students with his message about cherishing their French heritage.
1) Franz is shocked to learn that his teacher M. Hamel is giving his last French lesson as the school is now under Prussian control and only German will be taught.
2) M. Hamel dresses formally and gives a moving speech about the importance of preserving their French language and culture.
3) As the clock strikes twelve and it is time for the lesson to end, M. Hamel writes "Vive la France" on the blackboard, realizing too late the value of his French education.
The document summarizes the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It describes how a French teacher, M. Hamel, gives his last lesson to his students in French, as the German occupation of Alsace-Lorraine after the Franco-Prussian War requires lessons to now be taught in German. During the emotional final lesson, M. Hamel helps his students appreciate the French language and culture before he leaves. The story illustrates the human impact of war and language suppression.
The document provides an outline for a lesson on the poem "A Legend of the Northland" by Phoebe Cary. It includes learning outcomes, an introduction to the author Phoebe Cary, an outline of the poem broken down into its 16 stanzas, explanations of unfamiliar words and concepts, and identification of poetic devices used in the poem such as alliteration, repetition, similes, and rhyme scheme. The lesson aims to help students summarize, analyze, and understand the poem as well as answer questions about its themes.
1) The story is about a French boy named Franz who attends his last French lesson, as the German language will now be taught in French schools after Germany took over parts of France.
2) During this last lesson, Franz realizes the importance of the French language and develops an appreciation for his French teacher, M. Hamel, despite previously disliking him.
3) M. Hamel gives an emotional speech expressing his patriotism for France and the French language, urging the students to preserve their mother tongue which will help maintain their freedom and identity.
The story is set in Alsace, France after it has been conquered by Germany. It describes the last French lesson taught by M. Hamel to his students. As the German authorities are replacing French with German in schools, this will be M. Hamel's last day teaching after 40 years. During the impactful last lesson, the students realize how important their French language and culture are and regret not having learned more earlier, as it is now being taken away from them. M. Hamel encourages the students to preserve their language and cultural identity despite the changes being imposed on them.
This document provides biographical information about French author Alphonse Daudet and summarizes his short story "The Last Lesson". It notes that Daudet was born in 1841 in France and was a renowned novelist and short story writer. The summary then outlines the plot of the story, stating that it is set during the Franco-Prussian War and depicts a French teacher, Mr. Hamel, giving his last lesson to his students before the new rule that only German can be taught in French schools. During the final lesson, Mr. Hamel teaches the students with great patience and determination, knowing it will be their last chance to learn the French language in their village school.
M. Hamel was a French teacher who is giving his last lesson to his students. Due to an order from Berlin after the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine came under Prussian control, French is no longer allowed to be taught in schools. While Franz initially wanted to skip class, when he arrives he sees the old villagers in attendance and realizes something important is happening. M. Hamel then delivers an impactful last lesson to the students, making them appreciate the French language and their education in a way they had not before, as both will no longer be available to them after this day.
The document discusses the short story "The Third Level" by Jack Finney. It introduces the main character Charley, who claims to have discovered a third underground level at Grand Central Station in New York City that transports him to the year 1894. Charley is fascinated by the simpler time period and wants to escape his modern life. He struggles to find the third level again and becomes convinced it was real after finding a letter that was seemingly sent to him from his friend Sam, who also discovered the third level.
1) Franz is shocked to learn that his teacher M. Hamel is giving his last French lesson as the school is now under Prussian control and only German will be taught.
2) M. Hamel dresses formally and gives a moving speech about the importance of preserving their French language and culture.
3) As the clock strikes twelve and it is time for the lesson to end, M. Hamel writes "Vive la France" on the blackboard, realizing too late the value of his French education.
The document summarizes the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It describes how a French teacher, M. Hamel, gives his last lesson to his students in French, as the German occupation of Alsace-Lorraine after the Franco-Prussian War requires lessons to now be taught in German. During the emotional final lesson, M. Hamel helps his students appreciate the French language and culture before he leaves. The story illustrates the human impact of war and language suppression.
The document provides an outline for a lesson on the poem "A Legend of the Northland" by Phoebe Cary. It includes learning outcomes, an introduction to the author Phoebe Cary, an outline of the poem broken down into its 16 stanzas, explanations of unfamiliar words and concepts, and identification of poetic devices used in the poem such as alliteration, repetition, similes, and rhyme scheme. The lesson aims to help students summarize, analyze, and understand the poem as well as answer questions about its themes.
1) The story is about a French boy named Franz who attends his last French lesson, as the German language will now be taught in French schools after Germany took over parts of France.
2) During this last lesson, Franz realizes the importance of the French language and develops an appreciation for his French teacher, M. Hamel, despite previously disliking him.
3) M. Hamel gives an emotional speech expressing his patriotism for France and the French language, urging the students to preserve their mother tongue which will help maintain their freedom and identity.
The story is set in Alsace, France after it has been conquered by Germany. It describes the last French lesson taught by M. Hamel to his students. As the German authorities are replacing French with German in schools, this will be M. Hamel's last day teaching after 40 years. During the impactful last lesson, the students realize how important their French language and culture are and regret not having learned more earlier, as it is now being taken away from them. M. Hamel encourages the students to preserve their language and cultural identity despite the changes being imposed on them.
This document provides biographical information about French author Alphonse Daudet and summarizes his short story "The Last Lesson". It notes that Daudet was born in 1841 in France and was a renowned novelist and short story writer. The summary then outlines the plot of the story, stating that it is set during the Franco-Prussian War and depicts a French teacher, Mr. Hamel, giving his last lesson to his students before the new rule that only German can be taught in French schools. During the final lesson, Mr. Hamel teaches the students with great patience and determination, knowing it will be their last chance to learn the French language in their village school.
M. Hamel was a French teacher who is giving his last lesson to his students. Due to an order from Berlin after the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine came under Prussian control, French is no longer allowed to be taught in schools. While Franz initially wanted to skip class, when he arrives he sees the old villagers in attendance and realizes something important is happening. M. Hamel then delivers an impactful last lesson to the students, making them appreciate the French language and their education in a way they had not before, as both will no longer be available to them after this day.
The document discusses the short story "The Third Level" by Jack Finney. It introduces the main character Charley, who claims to have discovered a third underground level at Grand Central Station in New York City that transports him to the year 1894. Charley is fascinated by the simpler time period and wants to escape his modern life. He struggles to find the third level again and becomes convinced it was real after finding a letter that was seemingly sent to him from his friend Sam, who also discovered the third level.
A Legend of the Northland is folklore told to the children to instil this moral lesson. The poem talks about a little woman who was punished by saint Peter for refusing to give him any one of the cakes that she had baked. ... The behaviour of the woman provokes Saint Peter who curses her and changes her into a woodpecker.
1. Griffin, an eccentric scientist, discovered a rare drug that could make people invisible. Seeking revenge on his landlord, he set the landlord's house on fire, drank the drug, and removed his clothes to become invisible.
2. As a homeless wanderer in London, Griffin broke into a store for food and clothes. He then robbed a theatrical company and fled to the village of Iping.
3. When villagers began to suspect Griffin due to strange events in his room, the invisible scientist lost his temper and removed his disguise, revealing an invisible head. He knocked out the constable but ultimately escaped.
The poem "Father to Son" by Elizabeth Jennings is about the conflict and lack of understanding between a father and his son. Though they live in the same house, they feel like strangers to each other. The father reflects on whether he has failed as a parent by sowing his seed "where the land is his [son's] and none of mine." He wants his son to return to being the obedient child he once was but realizes he cannot share his son's interests. Both father and son feel anger and sorrow at their inability to connect.
The document provides a summary of the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It describes how in 1870 Prussian forces captured the French regions of Alsace and Lorraine. The new Prussian rulers then discontinued the teaching of French in schools in those regions and asked French teachers to leave. The story focuses on the last day of school for a French teacher named M. Hamel, as he is transferred out after many years of teaching. It depicts the sadness felt by both teacher and students at losing their French language and teacher.
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet born in 1865 in Dublin. He spent much of his childhood in County Sligo where his parents were from. Yeats was involved in the Celtic Revival movement which sought to promote Ireland's native heritage against English cultural influences. He was heavily influenced by Irish mythology and folklore as well as Irish revolutionary Maud Gonne, whom he met in 1889. The poem discusses a woman with yellow hair and young men despairing over her, as well as the woman considering dying her hair so men would love her for herself rather than her yellow locks. In the final stanza, an old religious man declares only God could love the woman for herself alone rather than her yellow hair.
The tiger paces quietly in its zoo cage. Its bright stripes stand out against its fur. Though full of rage at being imprisoned, the tiger remains quiet, knowing it is helpless.
The document provides background information about the French author Alphonse Daudet and summarizes the themes of his short story "The Last Lesson". It discusses how the story relates to issues of cultural and linguistic hegemony resulting from imperialism and colonialism. It also highlights key lines from the story that illustrate the fear and agony of a people losing freedom to use their native language.
The document contains summaries of multiple stories from the book "Lost Spring" about child labor and poverty in India. The summaries describe stories of a boy named Saheb who wants to go to school but cannot due to poverty, young ragpickers who search through garbage for money out of necessity, a girl named Savita who makes bangles without understanding their cultural significance, and a boy named Mukesh living in Firozabad who dreams of becoming a mechanic but his dreams seem unattainable due to his impoverished circumstances. The overarching theme explored is the loss of childhood innocence for millions of child laborers in India due to grinding poverty and social traditions.
The document provides a summary of the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It includes a plot summary, character details of M. Hamel and Franz, important phrases and contexts from the story, short answer questions about the events, and long answer questions about characters and themes. The story is about a French teacher, M. Hamel, giving his last lesson to his students in French after the German occupation of Alsace declares that only the German language can be taught going forward.
This document summarizes stories from the book "Lost Spring: Stories of Stolen Childhood" about child labor in India. It discusses several stories of children who have had their childhoods stolen through poverty and being forced to work. One story is about a boy named Saheb who migrated from Dhaka and now works in a tea stall in Delhi, giving up his dreams of going to school and playing tennis. Another story focuses on a boy in Firozabad who works making bangles and desires to be a motor mechanic instead of continuing the family tradition. The document notes that 20,000 children work making bangles and often lose their eyesight, with no chance of change. It argues that society and politicians are responsible
Mr. Herriot is called to treat Tricky, a dog that has fallen ill due to his owner Mrs. Pumphrey's excessive pampering and overfeeding. Mr. Herriot takes Tricky away to the surgery where he puts him on a simple regime of no food for three days followed by regular healthy meals and exercise. Tricky quickly recovers and is transformed. However, Mrs. Pumphrey mistakenly believes it was due to surgery and calls it "a triumph of surgery," unaware that common sense and lifestyle changes were what truly cured Tricky.
AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM IN A SLUMASHWINI KUMAR
The poem, by Stephen Spender, advocates to improve the living condition of the children and provide them equal opportunities.
The central theme deals with poverty, education and childhood.
The poem depicts the sadness of a father regarding the growing distance between him and his son. The father feels he does not understand his son even though they have lived together for years, and they speak to each other like strangers with no understanding. Both the father and son long to reconcile but are unable to due to their inability to communicate effectively and reconnect emotionally. The poem highlights the universal theme of generational gaps straining the relationship between a father and son.
The poem 'The Snake Trying' describes a snake trying to escape from a pursuing stick by curving its body and gliding through the water. The snake lies beautifully on the sand until it is observed and chased away, disappearing into ripples among green reeds. The poet wishes for the snake to hide in the reeds without being hurt, as it is small, green and harmless even to children.
NCERT questions along with extra questions- RTC,SA type and LA type questions with value points mentioned in this PPT of class 12 English Core lesson 1- THE LAST LESSON.
The poem describes trees that have been confined inside a house trying to break free and return to the forest. Overnight, the roots work to detach from the floor cracks and the branches and leaves strain toward the glass, struggling to exit. By morning, the formerly empty forest will be full again as the trees stumble forward into the night, freed from their indoor confinement.
M. Hamel teaches his students one last French lesson, as the German occupation authorities will henceforth require only German to be taught in Alsace's schools. During this emotional final class, M. Hamel's students and the village residents who came to attend realize how important their French language and culture are. At the end of the lesson, unable to speak through his emotion, M. Hamel writes "Vive la France" on the chalkboard before leaving to make way for the new German teacher.
The first lesson from the CBSE text book 'Flamingo' for class XII is ironically named The Last Lesson. It is a very relevant story for students of that age as Alphonse Daudet deals with linguistic chauvinism.
A Legend of the Northland is folklore told to the children to instil this moral lesson. The poem talks about a little woman who was punished by saint Peter for refusing to give him any one of the cakes that she had baked. ... The behaviour of the woman provokes Saint Peter who curses her and changes her into a woodpecker.
1. Griffin, an eccentric scientist, discovered a rare drug that could make people invisible. Seeking revenge on his landlord, he set the landlord's house on fire, drank the drug, and removed his clothes to become invisible.
2. As a homeless wanderer in London, Griffin broke into a store for food and clothes. He then robbed a theatrical company and fled to the village of Iping.
3. When villagers began to suspect Griffin due to strange events in his room, the invisible scientist lost his temper and removed his disguise, revealing an invisible head. He knocked out the constable but ultimately escaped.
The poem "Father to Son" by Elizabeth Jennings is about the conflict and lack of understanding between a father and his son. Though they live in the same house, they feel like strangers to each other. The father reflects on whether he has failed as a parent by sowing his seed "where the land is his [son's] and none of mine." He wants his son to return to being the obedient child he once was but realizes he cannot share his son's interests. Both father and son feel anger and sorrow at their inability to connect.
The document provides a summary of the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It describes how in 1870 Prussian forces captured the French regions of Alsace and Lorraine. The new Prussian rulers then discontinued the teaching of French in schools in those regions and asked French teachers to leave. The story focuses on the last day of school for a French teacher named M. Hamel, as he is transferred out after many years of teaching. It depicts the sadness felt by both teacher and students at losing their French language and teacher.
William Butler Yeats was an Irish poet born in 1865 in Dublin. He spent much of his childhood in County Sligo where his parents were from. Yeats was involved in the Celtic Revival movement which sought to promote Ireland's native heritage against English cultural influences. He was heavily influenced by Irish mythology and folklore as well as Irish revolutionary Maud Gonne, whom he met in 1889. The poem discusses a woman with yellow hair and young men despairing over her, as well as the woman considering dying her hair so men would love her for herself rather than her yellow locks. In the final stanza, an old religious man declares only God could love the woman for herself alone rather than her yellow hair.
The tiger paces quietly in its zoo cage. Its bright stripes stand out against its fur. Though full of rage at being imprisoned, the tiger remains quiet, knowing it is helpless.
The document provides background information about the French author Alphonse Daudet and summarizes the themes of his short story "The Last Lesson". It discusses how the story relates to issues of cultural and linguistic hegemony resulting from imperialism and colonialism. It also highlights key lines from the story that illustrate the fear and agony of a people losing freedom to use their native language.
The document contains summaries of multiple stories from the book "Lost Spring" about child labor and poverty in India. The summaries describe stories of a boy named Saheb who wants to go to school but cannot due to poverty, young ragpickers who search through garbage for money out of necessity, a girl named Savita who makes bangles without understanding their cultural significance, and a boy named Mukesh living in Firozabad who dreams of becoming a mechanic but his dreams seem unattainable due to his impoverished circumstances. The overarching theme explored is the loss of childhood innocence for millions of child laborers in India due to grinding poverty and social traditions.
The document provides a summary of the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It includes a plot summary, character details of M. Hamel and Franz, important phrases and contexts from the story, short answer questions about the events, and long answer questions about characters and themes. The story is about a French teacher, M. Hamel, giving his last lesson to his students in French after the German occupation of Alsace declares that only the German language can be taught going forward.
This document summarizes stories from the book "Lost Spring: Stories of Stolen Childhood" about child labor in India. It discusses several stories of children who have had their childhoods stolen through poverty and being forced to work. One story is about a boy named Saheb who migrated from Dhaka and now works in a tea stall in Delhi, giving up his dreams of going to school and playing tennis. Another story focuses on a boy in Firozabad who works making bangles and desires to be a motor mechanic instead of continuing the family tradition. The document notes that 20,000 children work making bangles and often lose their eyesight, with no chance of change. It argues that society and politicians are responsible
Mr. Herriot is called to treat Tricky, a dog that has fallen ill due to his owner Mrs. Pumphrey's excessive pampering and overfeeding. Mr. Herriot takes Tricky away to the surgery where he puts him on a simple regime of no food for three days followed by regular healthy meals and exercise. Tricky quickly recovers and is transformed. However, Mrs. Pumphrey mistakenly believes it was due to surgery and calls it "a triumph of surgery," unaware that common sense and lifestyle changes were what truly cured Tricky.
AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM IN A SLUMASHWINI KUMAR
The poem, by Stephen Spender, advocates to improve the living condition of the children and provide them equal opportunities.
The central theme deals with poverty, education and childhood.
The poem depicts the sadness of a father regarding the growing distance between him and his son. The father feels he does not understand his son even though they have lived together for years, and they speak to each other like strangers with no understanding. Both the father and son long to reconcile but are unable to due to their inability to communicate effectively and reconnect emotionally. The poem highlights the universal theme of generational gaps straining the relationship between a father and son.
The poem 'The Snake Trying' describes a snake trying to escape from a pursuing stick by curving its body and gliding through the water. The snake lies beautifully on the sand until it is observed and chased away, disappearing into ripples among green reeds. The poet wishes for the snake to hide in the reeds without being hurt, as it is small, green and harmless even to children.
NCERT questions along with extra questions- RTC,SA type and LA type questions with value points mentioned in this PPT of class 12 English Core lesson 1- THE LAST LESSON.
The poem describes trees that have been confined inside a house trying to break free and return to the forest. Overnight, the roots work to detach from the floor cracks and the branches and leaves strain toward the glass, struggling to exit. By morning, the formerly empty forest will be full again as the trees stumble forward into the night, freed from their indoor confinement.
M. Hamel teaches his students one last French lesson, as the German occupation authorities will henceforth require only German to be taught in Alsace's schools. During this emotional final class, M. Hamel's students and the village residents who came to attend realize how important their French language and culture are. At the end of the lesson, unable to speak through his emotion, M. Hamel writes "Vive la France" on the chalkboard before leaving to make way for the new German teacher.
The first lesson from the CBSE text book 'Flamingo' for class XII is ironically named The Last Lesson. It is a very relevant story for students of that age as Alphonse Daudet deals with linguistic chauvinism.
- The story is set during the war between Prussia and France, where two French border towns were annexed by Prussia. As a result, German will now be taught instead of French in schools.
- The story follows Franz, a young student, on his way to his last French lesson taught by his teacher M. Hamel. Franz notices changes in his teacher and classmates as they realize this will be their final lesson in French.
- During the lesson, M. Hamel teaches passionately, knowing it is his last time instructing the class in their native French tongue. Franz is deeply moved and gains a new appreciation for his language and teacher.
The narrator Franz is late for school and worried about being scolded by his teacher M. Hamel. However, he finds the atmosphere in the classroom very solemn. To his surprise, M. Hamel announces it is their last French lesson as the Prussians have banned the teaching of French. Franz realizes this means he will no longer be able to learn French. He regrets not having studied harder previously and does not want M. Hamel or the French language to leave. The village elders are also present to thank M. Hamel for his service and show respect for their lost country.
This document provides background information on Alphonse Daudet, the author of the story "The Last Lesson." It discusses Daudet's life and experiences, including fighting in the Franco-Prussian war, which influenced his writing. It also summarizes the key themes of the story, including the hegemony of imperial powers, the desire to dominate other cultures and languages, and the pathos of losing one's native language. Finally, it provides context for the Franco-Prussian war and the German occupation of Alsace-Lorraine, a French territory, which forms the backdrop for the story.
The document summarizes the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It introduces the main characters - Franz, a French boy narrating the story, and his teacher M. Hamel. Franz arrives late to school and discovers that this will be M. Hamel's last day teaching, as the German occupation has banned the French language in their region of Alsace and Lorraine. At his final lesson, M. Hamel emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's mother tongue even in the face of oppression or slavery. The summary highlights the story's exploration of cultural identity and resistance to domination through language.
The document summarizes the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It introduces the main characters - Franz, a French boy narrating the story, and his teacher M. Hamel. Franz arrives late to school and discovers that this will be M. Hamel's last day teaching, as the German occupation has banned the French language in their region. At the unusual kind and emotional last lesson, M. Hamel emphasizes the importance of maintaining one's mother tongue. The document also provides context on the author and analyzes the characters of Franz and M. Hamel.
M. Hamel teaches his last French lesson as the Germans have taken over the region of Alsace and are imposing the German language. The village gathers to pay tribute to M. Hamel for his 40 years of teaching. He announces sadly to his students that this will be their last French class. During the lesson, the students work diligently, realizing the importance of the French language. At the end, M. Hamel writes "Vive la France" on the board before leaving the village with his sister the next day.
The document provides a foreword and introduction to a question bank for the English Core Class 12 curriculum. It aims to move away from rote learning and promote critical thinking skills. The questions are designed to test inferential abilities rather than simple recall. The resource is intended to help teachers conceptualize analysis-based learning and encourage reflection on teaching practices that stimulate learners.
Mukesh is a young boy who works in a glass furnace in Firozabad, which is known for its bangle making industry. Most families in Firozabad have been involved in glass blowing and bangle making for generations. Mukesh dreams of learning to drive a car one day, showing ambition and hope despite working long hours under difficult conditions. The passage describes how the hard and repetitive work of bangle making has drained people of initiative and the ability to dream over the years.
The document provides a foreword and introduction to a question bank for the English Core Class 12 curriculum. It aims to move away from rote learning and promote critical thinking skills. The questions are designed to test analysis, inference, and problem solving abilities rather than simple recall. The resource is intended to help teachers conceptualize learning that encourages discovery, imagination, and activity-based lessons. It seeks to stimulate both students and teachers in their thinking and engagement with the English curriculum.
Mukesh is a young boy who works in a glass furnace in Firozabad, a town known for its bangle making industry. Most families in Firozabad, including Mukesh's, have worked for generations making bangles. Mukesh dreams of learning to drive a car one day, though his current circumstances working in dangerous conditions do not seem conducive to that dream. The passage notes that child labor laws are not enforced, which could help the 20,000 children working in furnaces. It provides context about the multigenerational nature of bangle making work in Firozabad and the difficult lives that results from it.
1) The document summarizes the last lesson given by a teacher named M. Hamel to his students in a village.
2) M. Hamel announces that it will be the last French lesson as the area is now controlled by the Prussians and French will no longer be taught.
3) During the final lesson, M. Hamel emphasizes the importance of the French language and preserving one's mother tongue to avoid slavery.
Alphonse Daudet was a 19th century French novelist and short story writer best known for his sentimental tales about provincial life in southern France. One of his most famous works was "The Last Lesson", a short story set during the Franco-Prussian War when Prussia conquered parts of France, including Alsace and Lorraine, and banned the teaching of French in local schools. The story follows a young student, Franz, who attends the last French lesson ever taught in his school by his beloved teacher M. Hamel as Prussian rule is imposed. During this emotional final class, Franz realizes the importance of his French cultural heritage and mother tongue.
The document summarizes the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It takes place in 1870 when Prussia attacked and captured parts of France, including Alsace and Lorraine. The new Prussian rulers discontinued French language education in these areas and required French teachers to leave. The story focuses on one French teacher, M. Hamel, who is giving his last French lesson ever to his students before his forced departure. During this final class, one student realizes for the first time the importance of learning French, though it is now too late as it is M. Hamel's last lesson he will ever teach.
The document summarizes the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It takes place in 1870 when Prussia captured the French territories of Alsace and Lorraine. The new Prussian rulers discontinued the teaching of French in local schools and required French teachers to leave. The story focuses on a French teacher, M. Hamel, who is giving his last French lesson before his transfer since the language will no longer be taught. One of his students, Franz, who usually disliked French class, attends Hamel's final lesson and realizes for the first time the importance of learning French, but it is now his last opportunity to do so.
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Franz is shocked to learn that his French teacher M. Hamel's last lesson is his last day, as the German language will now be taught in their school. During this final lesson, Franz develops an appreciation for M. Hamel and the French language. The story explores themes of patriotism, the importance of preserving one's mother tongue, and the impact of losing freedom over one's language.
The document summarizes the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It describes how the story is set in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian war, when the French regions of Alsace and Lorraine came under Prussian rule. It follows a French boy named Franz who realizes his teacher M. Hamel is giving his final French lesson before the language is banned under new German occupation. During this last class, Franz gains a new appreciation for the French language and culture. In the end, M. Hamel writes "Vive La France!" on the blackboard as a parting message of patriotism.
The document summarizes the short story "The Last Lesson" by Alphonse Daudet. It describes how the story is set in 1870 during the Franco-Prussian war, when the French regions of Alsace and Lorraine came under Prussian rule. The narrator, Franz, is a student who realizes the importance of the French language during his teacher M. Hamel's last French lesson before its banning by the Prussian occupation. M. Hamel emphasizes the importance of preserving their language to maintain their national identity even in defeat.
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2. About the Author
• Alphonse Daudet (13May1840-
16Dec. 1897 )was a French short
story writer and novelist .He is
remembered chiefly as the author
of sentimental tales of provincial
life in the south of France .
• His major works consist ‘Tastain’ ,
‘Le Petit Chose’, ‘In the Land of Pain’
and ‘The Last Lesson ‘
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3. Chapter Sketch
The Last Lesson is set in the days of the Franco-
Prussian War (1870-1871). Led by Bismarck,
Prussia defeated France, and the French districts
of Alsace and Lorraine passed into Prussian
hands. The two protagonists of the story, M
Hamel is a French language teacher at a school
and Franz is one of his students. The story
revolves around how the war proves to be a life-
altering event for both.
4. Theme
‘The Last Lesson’ revolves around the language and its
importance to the citizens of a country .
The lesson depicts how after defeating France in the war
,the prussians wanted to rule over not only the territory
of France but also over the minds and hearts of the
people .
*The story reinforces the fact that we value something
more when it is lost .
The lesson emphasizes the importance of the mother
toungue for every one and the need to realize the fact
that it is our language which gives us our identity
,respect and freedom .
5. Over view
Franz is Reluctant to go to school
Franz started for school very late that morning. His
French teacher M. Hamel, had announced that he
would question the class on Participles. Poor Franz did
not know even a single word about them and was afraid
of a scolding from his teacher.
He thought of spending the bright warm day out doors
enjoying the chirping of birds and drilling of Prussian
soldiers at the back of the Sawmill, but he decided to go
to school
On the way , Franz passed the town hall, where he saw
a large crowd reading the bulletin board which had been
a source of all bad news ,Franz did not stop there and
rushed to the school .
6. Unusual Things at School
• When Franz arrived at school ,he found a strange quietness there
.Usually there was great bustle when school began .The noise of
desks opening and closing ,lessons being repeated in unison filled
the atmosphere . But on that day everything was quiet as Sunday
morning .
• His classmates were already seated in their places and the
teacher had started teaching .
• The back benches were occupied the village elders who looked
sad and solemn .
• M. Hamel was wearing a special dress ,which he wore only on
the inspection and prize distribution days .
• Franz found M. Hamel to be kinder than usual .
• He did not scold Franz for being late and allowed him to take his
seat .
7. The order from Berlin
• Franz was shocked to get the news that it was their lat
lesson in French and the new German teacher would
take charge on the next day.
• He was full of regret for not learning his mother tongue
and felt a sudden love for French.
• He even started liking M. Hamel and forgot all about his
ruler and crankiness.
8. M.Hamel criticises
• He remarked that the only trouble with
people of Alsace was putting off learning till
the next day.
• He blamed parents for sending their children
to earn money rather than to school.
• He also blamed himself for sending students
to water his plants or to give him a holiday
when he wanted to go fishing.
9. Importance of Mother Tounge
• M.Hamel called the French language the most
beautiful, the clearest and the most logical
language in the world. He wanted the people
of France to treasure their language.
• According to him whenever the people of a
particular nation are enslaved, as long as they
are attached to their language, it is as if they
have the key to their prison.
10. The Last Lesson
• M Hamel opened a grammar book and taught them
their last lesson. Franz was amazed to see how well
he understood everything. Franz thought that
probably he never paid much attention in the class
and that M Hamel had never explained everything
with so much patience. After that they had a lesson
in writing.
• M Hamel had brought new copies for them that day.
Everyone was immersed in their work. Even the little
children sitting in the class were tracing their fish
hooks, as if that was French too.
• Finally, they had a lesson in history.
11. The Final Good Bye
• Finally, as the church-clock struck twelve, M Hamel
stood up. He tried to speak, but choked.
• Then he turned to the blackboard and wrote as large
as he could ‘Vive La France!’ which means ‘long live
France’. He then dismissed the class, signalling
everyone to leave.
12. TITLE
• Procrastination is an evil that corrodes golden
opportunities sent our way as delaying our work
is an inherent flaw in our outlook towards life .
• The whole story revolves around the last lesson
to be delivered by M. Hamel as French would no
longer be taught in the schools of Alsace and
Lorrane.
• The Last Lesson reveals how much people should
care for their language .It is for the first time that
people come to realise the value of their
language . So the title is very appropriate and
justified.
13. MESSAGE
• The story ‘The Last Lesson’ conveys the
message that it is unwise to neglect the
learning of one’s mother-tongue. It is
through our mother-tongue that we can
preserve our identity, culture and even
freedom. This spirit of message was rightly
conveyed to the students in the villages
when Hamel wrote as large as he could –
‘’Vive La France’’.
14. Word -Meanings
• drilling – undergoing military training exercise
• Apprentice – trainee, a person who is learning a
trade from a skilled employer
• Rapping – striking rapidly on a hard surface
• Primer – an elementary book for teaching children to
read
• Thunderclap – a crashing sound of thunder
• Wretches – villains; people deserving contempt
• Cranky – bad-tempered, eccentric or strange
• Solemn – serious
• Commotion – sudden noisy confusion
15. Short Answer Questions
Q1. What was Franz expected to be prepared with for school that
day ?
A- Franz had been assigned the task of learning the rules of the
participles by his teacher M Hamel. Franz had been too casual
about learning and due to his carefree attitude, had failed to
do so. As a result he was filled with fear of being scolded by his
teacher.
Q2. How did M Hamel look different on the day of his last lesson?
A- M Hamel looked different on the day of his last lesson. He had
put on a beautiful green coat, frilled shirt and little black silk
cap – the clothes he would normally wear on inspection and
prize days. He was unusually polite and humble.
Q3. What was tempting Franz to keep away from school that
morning?
A- For a moment Franz thought of running away from school and
spending the day out of doors. It was quite warm and bright
outside. The chirping of the birds and the drill by the Prussian
soldiers tempted him more than the school.
16. Long Answer Type Question
Q. “Every body in the last lesson is filled with regret “.
Comment .The order from Berlin brought a sense of shock
and surprise in the class.
M. Hamel is filled with regret because he had not taken
enough interest in teaching French ,as he often sent students
for pretty errands and gave them a holiday when he did not
want to teach .Franz regretted that he had not been learning
his lessons ,but skipping school for enjoying other activities
.He also regretted that M Hamel was going away ,that he
would never see him again ,despite his strictness and
crankiness. The villagers regretted that they did not utilise
the opportunities given to them for learning French when it
was possible . Thus ,all of them regretted that this was their
last lesson in French .There was an atmosphere of stillness
and quietness in the class .
17. Reference To Context Questions
• But nothing happened. M Hamel saw me and said very kindly ‘’Go to your place
quickly little Franz. We were beginning without you’’.
I jumped over the bench and sat down at my desk. Not till then, when I got a little
over my fright, did I see that our teacher had on his beautiful green coat, his frilled
shirt and little black silk cap, all embroidered that he never wore except on
inspection and prize days.
(i) What was Franz’s anticipation while entering the class late?
(ii) There was something special about the clothes that M Hamel was wearing that
day. What was it?
(iii) Why was M Hamel so kind to Franz even though he had come late to class.
(iv) Which word in the extract means the same as ‘scare’ or ‘petrify’?
Answers –
(i) Franz had anticipated that due to too much noise and commotion, he would be
able to enter the class and sit on his bench, unnoticed day M Hamel, his teacher.
(ii) His teacher, M Hamel was dressed in his beautiful green coat, his frilled shirt and
little black silk cap all embroidered, something he never wore except on special
occasions like Annual Day and inspection Day.
(iii) M Hamel was kind to Franz, even though he had come late to his class because it
was going to be his last day at school.
(iv) The word ‘fright’ of the passage means the same as ‘scare’ or ‘petrify’.
18. Assignment
Short answer type questions. (Word limit 30 words)
Q1. What did Franz notice that was unusual about the school
that day?
Q2. What had been put up on the bulletin board?
Q3. How did Franz’s feelings about M Hamel and school change?
Q4. What changes came over little Franz after he heard M
Hamel’s announcement?
Long answer type questions (Word limit 120 words)
Q1. What did the French teacher till his students in his last
lesson? What impact did it have on them? Why?
Q2. Franz thinks will they make them sing in German, even the
Pigeons? What could this mean?