Question

Theme of last lesson

Answer 1

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The Last Lesson” is a gently ironic story and at the same time patriotic tale of a schoolboy who learns too late the value of his native language. It brings to light the nationalistic feelings of the French people as portrayed through two persons: an old school master, Monsieur Hamel, and his young student, Franz (the writer himself). So, the story highlights the importance of general education and national language for the independence for a nation. The more a language spreads, the more the culture of its speaker spreads. Moreover, the historical background of the story also deals with the Franco-Prussian War and its adverse effects on the freedom of France.

Answer 2

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"The last lesson" brings to light the sense of regret that we face at the loss of opportunities because of the human tendency to postpone things, as we always feel that there is abundant time. One never knows when the doomsday will dawn and bring an end to our hopes and aspirations.

In this chapter, the natives of Alsace realise their mistake of taking things for granted and not giving due importance to their national language, French. They become victims of linguistic chauvinism which forces them to study German in place of French. So, they receive their 'last French lesson' and bid a tearful adieu to their mother tongue.

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