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

  • The importance of education in times of conflict
  • The significance of language in shaping identity (correct)
  • The power of emotional expression
  • The impact of war on individuals

    • What is the significance of the clock striking twelve in the story?

  • It represents the passing of time and the inevitability of change
  • It marks the moment of change and loss for the characters (correct)
  • It signifies the end of the school day for the students
  • It symbolizes the start of a new chapter for the town

    • How does the story demonstrate the impact of linguistic chauvinism?

  • By highlighting the cultural significance of language
  • By portraying the struggle of individuals to preserve their language
  • By emphasizing the power dynamics between different languages
  • By showing the emotional response of characters to language loss (correct)

    • Why does the perspective of a little boy add power to the story?

    <p>It emphasizes the innocence and vulnerability of those affected by language loss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does M. Hamel's action of writing 'Vive La France' on the blackboard signify?

    <p>His final act of defiance and patriotism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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