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What was the language ordered to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine?
What was the language ordered to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine?
Who was M. Hamel?
Who was M. Hamel?
What did M. Hamel write on the blackboard at the end of his last lesson?
What did M. Hamel write on the blackboard at the end of his last lesson?
What did M. Hamel say about the importance of language when people are enslaved?
What did M. Hamel say about the importance of language when people are enslaved?
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What did Franz realize about his last French lesson?
What did Franz realize about his last French lesson?
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What was the language ordered to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine?
What was the language ordered to be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine?
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What did M. Hamel write on the blackboard at the end of his last lesson?
What did M. Hamel write on the blackboard at the end of his last lesson?
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What did M. Hamel say about the importance of language when people are enslaved?
What did M. Hamel say about the importance of language when people are enslaved?
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What did Franz notice on the rooftop during his last French lesson?
What did Franz notice on the rooftop during his last French lesson?
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What did M.Hamel say about French language?
What did M.Hamel say about French language?
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Study Notes
The Last Lesson
- In the schools of Alsace and Lorraine, German was ordered to be taught, replacing French.
- M. Hamel was a French teacher who was about to give his last lesson.
M. Hamel's Last Lesson
- On the blackboard, M. Hamel wrote "Vive la France!" (Long live France!) at the end of his last lesson.
- M. Hamel emphasized the importance of language when people are enslaved, saying it was the key to freedom.
- Franz realized that he had taken his last French lesson for granted and should have paid more attention.
Observations
- Franz noticed the Prussian soldier standing on the rooftop, watching them during his last French lesson.
- M. Hamel proclaimed that French language was the most beautiful language in the world.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the short story about M. Hamel, a French teacher in Alsace, and his last French lesson before the German occupation. Explore the themes of regret, patriotism, and the impact of war on education.
