Question

What is the main theme of the story,"The Last Lesson" written by Alphonse Daudet?

Answer 1

Answer:

Alphonse Daudet's poem "Last Lesson" is primarily about the desire to study and love of one's mother tongue. It exudes a spirit of nationalism.

Explanation:

• The Prussians began imposing German on the people of Lorraine and Alsace in the "Last Lesson," rejecting their right to choose their own language as their mother tongue.
• The colonizers took away the basic rights of the people from them.
• The kids felt constrained and forced to stop doing something they enjoy and find comfort in when they were unable to master their own language.
• In this story, linguistic chauvinism is emphasized to get our attention.
• It sheds insight on language pride and the idea that other languages are not equally valuable.

Answer 2

The theme of the story 'The Last Lesson is 'linguistic chauvinism'.'Linguistic chauvinism' means an aggressive and unreasonable belief that your own language is better than all others. This shows excessive or prejudiced support for one's own language.

The story 'The Last Lesson' draws significance to the idea of patriotism by forcing their culture and in this case their language over others.

The Last Lesson raises the burning question very innocently through the words of little Franz “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?” This raises the question of imposing a language on others. The child questions that when even the birds and animals can’t be forced to abandon their language, then what forces a man to enforce a language on others. Taking away mother tongue from the people is the harshest punishment. The proper equation between student and teacher, his focused attention, helpful and encouraging attitude, and kind treatment can encourage students to learn better.

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