The Last Lesson

The protagonist arrived at school late due to a delay.

The main character anticipated punishment due to academic shortcomings, particularly regarding participles.

The school environment was unusually quiet, unlike the usual commotion on morning opening.

The teacher wore special attire, suggesting a significant occasion.

The school possessed a solemn or formal tone, contrasting with its typical atmosphere.

A place where important notices and announcements, such as war news, were displayed.

The blacksmith told the protagonist to not hurry, implying he had enough time to reach school.

The protagonist lacked knowledge of participles, creating fear about an assessment.

The final French lesson at school before German becomes mandatory.

An official decree mandates German as the sole teaching language in Alsace and Lorraine schools.

The old village inhabitants were present to witness the final French lesson showing their sadness for their heritage.

M. Hamel, the teacher, gives his last French lesson with great emotion and displays an attempt to teach everything in one go.

Franz, the student, feels remorse for not paying enough attention and for taking time for other pursuits.

M. Hamel emphasizes the significance of the French language, highlighting it as a crucial element of national identity.

The teacher, M. Hamel, shows a deep empathy towards the students and village people.

Students respond enthusiastically to M. Hamel's lesson with great attention towards their final French lesson.

The last lesson takes place in a quiet and solemn setting, reinforcing the significance of the occasion for the French people in Alsace and Lorraine.

The main character arrives at school late and anticipates a scolding from the teacher.

The school environment is unusually quiet and still, contrasting with the usual morning bustle.

The teacher wears special attire, indicating an important event or occasion.

A place where important notices are posted, such as war news and official orders.

The blacksmith suggests the protagonist is not in a rush to school.

The student is afraid of the teacher's attention due to a lack of preparation for a lesson.

The story highlights the value of the French language as part of local heritage, emphasizing its significance.

The student lacks knowledge of participles, causing anxiety about an upcoming assessment.

Final French class before the forced instruction of another language.

The classroom atmosphere is unusually peaceful and serious, highlighting the importance of the lesson.

The final French language lesson before German is mandatory in Alsace-Lorraine schools.

Official decree mandating German as the sole language of instruction in Alsace-Lorraine schools.

M. Hamel's final French language class, delivered with deep emotion, aiming to maximize knowledge transfer before departure.

The old villagers attend the last French lesson, showing sadness and support for the French language and their heritage.

Franz feels remorse for missed learning opportunities and other pursuits during school.

M. Hamel emphasizes French as a crucial aspect of national identity for the French people.

The school environment is unusually quiet during the last lesson, highlighting the gravity of the occasion.

Students react with increased focus and attention to the final French language class.

M. Hamel expresses profound empathy toward students and village elders.