Order from Berlin aroused a particular zeal in the school. Comment
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I think it must be zeal instead of seal.
And why is this seal on schools,........... just because of corona or any other reasons.
Or political issues in Berlin.
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The order from Berlin had stopped the teaching of the French language in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. This shocking development suddenly aroused a lot of zeal in the various people in the story to learn their native language. M Hamel, the French teacher, changed his behaviour from being a cranky and strict teacher to that of a very kind person, as it would be his last lesson, and he would be going away the next day.
He also taught with more understanding and patience. Franz wasn't interested in learning the language earlier, but now he suddenly realised what he had been missing and became very attentive in class. The villagers regretted that they didn't utilise the opportunities given to them for learning French when it was possible; so they had turned up in full strength for the last lesson.