Question

Why did the wachter blacksmith tell Franz not to hurry to school

Answer 1

Explanation:

The blacksmith watcher told Franz not to hurry to school as he had read the news on the bulletin board and knew that from that day onwards French would not be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine and hence Franz need not hurry to school as there would be no need to be punctual.

Answer 2

• When Franz was heading to school, thinking whether to go or not, watcher blacksmith told Franz not to hurry to school.
• He also told that he had plenty of time to reach the school.
• Franz thought that he was joking.
• But, watcher blacksmith was ironical in his statement. He already read the latest bulletin and he knew that order was passed that not to teach French in schools of Alsace and Lorraine.
• So, the remark made by the blacksmith implied that as it was the last day of school, the class won't start till everyone was there.