The Last Lesson
ICSE · Class 10 · English Literature-Treasure Chest ( Poems and Short Stories)
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- Full name: Alphonse Daudet (1840–1897), French author.
- Born in Nîmes, southern France.
- Famous works: Lettres de mon moulin, Tartarin series.
- The Franco-Prussian War was fought in 1870–71.
- France (Napoleon III) was defeated by Prussia (Otto von Bismarck).
- The Treaty of Frankfurt (1871) forced France to cede Alsace and Lorraine to Germany.
- Franz: Young, careless narrator who transforms from indifference to grief during the lesson.
- M. Hamel: Devoted teacher of 40 years; wears formal clothes as a mark of respect; ends lesson with 'VIVE LA FRANCE!'
- Old Hauser: Village elder who weeps while reading from his primer — represents the older generation's loss.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
M. Hamel is the hero/protagonist of the story.
M. Hamel was always a dedicated and passionate teacher, and the story shows his lifelong commitment to French education.
The story is mainly about patriotism — it is a simple nationalistic story praising France and condemning Germany/Prussia.
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