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THE LAST LESSON by Alphonse Daudet (for class 12)

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1) Franz is shocked to learn that his teacher M. Hamel is giving his last French lesson as the school is now under Prussian control and only German will be taught. 2) M. Hamel dresses formally and gives a moving speech about the importance of preserving their French language and culture. 3) As the clock strikes twelve and it is time for the lesson to end, M. Hamel writes "Vive la France" on the blackboard, realizing too late the value of his French education.

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THE LAST LESSON BY- ALPHONSE DAUDET
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alphonse Daudet (1840-97) Known for short stories and novels having mixture of realism, humour and sentiment Born at Numes, France Father, Vincent Daudet- silk manufacturer Attended school in Lyon Began writing poetry and fiction since age of 14 Married Julia Allard in 1867 Joined army, fought in Franco- Prussian War Frances defeat had deep impact
STORY BACKGROUND The Last Lesson is set in the days of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) in which France was defeated by Prussia led by Bismarck. Prussia then consisted of what now are the nations of Germany, Poland and parts of Austria. In this story, the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine have passed into Prussian hands. Teaching of French is discontinued in these regions. French teachers are asked to leave. Changes in Frances fortunes are seen through the eyes of a young boy, Franz, from the border region of Alsace.
Theme of the lesson Linguistic Chauvinism Pain inflicted upon people after the region has been conquered and their right to use their native language is taken away Sub-themes of the lesson Student attitude to learning Teachers attitude to learning Parents attitude to education of a child
THE LAST LESSON by Alphonse Daudet (for class 12)
THE LAST LESSON by Alphonse Daudet (for class 12)
THE LAST LESSON by Alphonse Daudet (for class 12)
SUMMARY IN POINTS Franz, a schoolboy, late for class; fears being scolded by teacher, M. Hamel Hasnt done his homework, memorizing the rules of participles Wants to run off and spend day outside Enjoys being in open field watching Prussian soldiers drilling, birds chirping Resists and decides to go to school
SUMMARY IN POINTS On way sees a crowd in front of bulletin board, that had been displaying all bad news for the last two years Bad news like, the lost battles, the draft and the orders of the commanding officer Doesnt wait to read as thinks what new can be there Blacksmith calls not to hurry as there is plenty of time, thinks he is making fun of him
SUMMARY IN POINTS Expects to enter in the class without being noticed as usually there is a lot of noise and disturbance due to opening /closing of desks, lessons repeated loudly in unison and teacher rapping his ruler on the table. Shocked as it was so still/silent like Sunday morning All seated, teacher M. Hamel dressed formally walking up and down. Back benches occupied by the villagers.
SUMMARY IN POINTS M. Hamel announces that this was the last lesson as order from Berlin has come. From tomorrow, only German will be taught by a new teacher. Franz is overwhelmed, regrets not taking his lessons seriously. M. Hamel tells everyone about the beauty of the French language (mother tongue); and it is the key to their prison so everyone must keep it alive and strong. As the clock strikes twelve, the time to end class, M. Hamel writes VIVE LA FRANCE on the blackboard.
POINTS TO REMEMBER Franz enjoys- spending day out on bright ,warm days chirping birds in woods watching Prussian soldiers drilling News on Bulletin Board- bad news for last two years, about battles lost, drafts orders of the commanding officer Unusual about the school on that day- silent as Sunday school, no moving of desks, no lesson reciting in unison, no rapping of ruler on the table, M. Hamel dressed up formally, back benches occupied by village people , atmosphere strange and solemn, all appearing sad
POINTS TO REMEMBER Dress of M. Hamel- beautiful green coat, frilled shirt, little black silk cap, all embroidered usually worn on special days (inspection, prize days) Words that were thunderclap announcement made by M. Hamel last lesson he will give, order from Berlin- only German language to be taught; new teacher to come from tomorrow Franz shocked (startled) to hear the unexpected news thats why thunderclap to him
POINTS TO REMEMBER Feeling of Franz upon hearing the announcement shocked, feeling bad that he didnt bother reading the bulletin board before coming to school, regret that he had never been serious about his classes, preferred being outside, had never been attentive in class, hadnt done his homework, didnt know his language properly and now would not get chance to learn it. Books which seemed heavy earlier now are very important, like old friends, to him; doesnt want to lose them; realizes that special dress and villagers on back benches are to pay tribute to the language and M. Hamel for his forty years service.
POINTS TO REMEMBER Reaction of M. Hamel Calm; Kind and patient teacher on that day Doesnt scold Franz for not doing the work, Blames himself and other elders for not taking education/ learning French seriously; People of Alsace in the habit of postponing things for tomorrow; Parents preferring children to work on a farm or at a mill, Teacher sending students to water flowers instead of encouraging them to learn their lessons, etc.
POINTS TO REMEMBER Changes in Franz- Attentive, Listens carefully; Sensitive to the current situation, Feels bad for M. Hamel; Realises his mistake, wants to learn all in a day; Realises that M. Hamel is a kind and patient teacher and should be respected for his work and contribution to teaching for past forty (40) years, Respect increases for M. Hamel French language as described by M. Hamel- the most beautiful language in the world, the clearest, the most logical language; All must guard it well and never forget it as it will prove to be a key to their prison
POINTS TO REMEMBER Clock strikes twelve Time of change- from French to German has come, Arrival of Prussian soldiers Time for M. Hamel to leave M. Hamels last words Couldnt speak as was too emotional, Instead wrote on the blackboard Vive la France (meaning Long live France)
THE LAST LESSON by Alphonse Daudet (for class 12)
Additional Material Short film -- https://youtu.be/lEd-Mcn-UJg

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THE LAST LESSON by Alphonse Daudet (for class 12)

  • 1. THE LAST LESSON BY- ALPHONSE DAUDET
  • 2. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alphonse Daudet (1840-97) Known for short stories and novels having mixture of realism, humour and sentiment Born at Numes, France Father, Vincent Daudet- silk manufacturer Attended school in Lyon Began writing poetry and fiction since age of 14 Married Julia Allard in 1867 Joined army, fought in Franco- Prussian War Frances defeat had deep impact
  • 3. STORY BACKGROUND The Last Lesson is set in the days of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) in which France was defeated by Prussia led by Bismarck. Prussia then consisted of what now are the nations of Germany, Poland and parts of Austria. In this story, the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine have passed into Prussian hands. Teaching of French is discontinued in these regions. French teachers are asked to leave. Changes in Frances fortunes are seen through the eyes of a young boy, Franz, from the border region of Alsace.
  • 4. Theme of the lesson Linguistic Chauvinism Pain inflicted upon people after the region has been conquered and their right to use their native language is taken away Sub-themes of the lesson Student attitude to learning Teachers attitude to learning Parents attitude to education of a child
  • 8. SUMMARY IN POINTS Franz, a schoolboy, late for class; fears being scolded by teacher, M. Hamel Hasnt done his homework, memorizing the rules of participles Wants to run off and spend day outside Enjoys being in open field watching Prussian soldiers drilling, birds chirping Resists and decides to go to school
  • 9. SUMMARY IN POINTS On way sees a crowd in front of bulletin board, that had been displaying all bad news for the last two years Bad news like, the lost battles, the draft and the orders of the commanding officer Doesnt wait to read as thinks what new can be there Blacksmith calls not to hurry as there is plenty of time, thinks he is making fun of him
  • 10. SUMMARY IN POINTS Expects to enter in the class without being noticed as usually there is a lot of noise and disturbance due to opening /closing of desks, lessons repeated loudly in unison and teacher rapping his ruler on the table. Shocked as it was so still/silent like Sunday morning All seated, teacher M. Hamel dressed formally walking up and down. Back benches occupied by the villagers.
  • 11. SUMMARY IN POINTS M. Hamel announces that this was the last lesson as order from Berlin has come. From tomorrow, only German will be taught by a new teacher. Franz is overwhelmed, regrets not taking his lessons seriously. M. Hamel tells everyone about the beauty of the French language (mother tongue); and it is the key to their prison so everyone must keep it alive and strong. As the clock strikes twelve, the time to end class, M. Hamel writes VIVE LA FRANCE on the blackboard.
  • 12. POINTS TO REMEMBER Franz enjoys- spending day out on bright ,warm days chirping birds in woods watching Prussian soldiers drilling News on Bulletin Board- bad news for last two years, about battles lost, drafts orders of the commanding officer Unusual about the school on that day- silent as Sunday school, no moving of desks, no lesson reciting in unison, no rapping of ruler on the table, M. Hamel dressed up formally, back benches occupied by village people , atmosphere strange and solemn, all appearing sad
  • 13. POINTS TO REMEMBER Dress of M. Hamel- beautiful green coat, frilled shirt, little black silk cap, all embroidered usually worn on special days (inspection, prize days) Words that were thunderclap announcement made by M. Hamel last lesson he will give, order from Berlin- only German language to be taught; new teacher to come from tomorrow Franz shocked (startled) to hear the unexpected news thats why thunderclap to him
  • 14. POINTS TO REMEMBER Feeling of Franz upon hearing the announcement shocked, feeling bad that he didnt bother reading the bulletin board before coming to school, regret that he had never been serious about his classes, preferred being outside, had never been attentive in class, hadnt done his homework, didnt know his language properly and now would not get chance to learn it. Books which seemed heavy earlier now are very important, like old friends, to him; doesnt want to lose them; realizes that special dress and villagers on back benches are to pay tribute to the language and M. Hamel for his forty years service.
  • 15. POINTS TO REMEMBER Reaction of M. Hamel Calm; Kind and patient teacher on that day Doesnt scold Franz for not doing the work, Blames himself and other elders for not taking education/ learning French seriously; People of Alsace in the habit of postponing things for tomorrow; Parents preferring children to work on a farm or at a mill, Teacher sending students to water flowers instead of encouraging them to learn their lessons, etc.
  • 16. POINTS TO REMEMBER Changes in Franz- Attentive, Listens carefully; Sensitive to the current situation, Feels bad for M. Hamel; Realises his mistake, wants to learn all in a day; Realises that M. Hamel is a kind and patient teacher and should be respected for his work and contribution to teaching for past forty (40) years, Respect increases for M. Hamel French language as described by M. Hamel- the most beautiful language in the world, the clearest, the most logical language; All must guard it well and never forget it as it will prove to be a key to their prison
  • 17. POINTS TO REMEMBER Clock strikes twelve Time of change- from French to German has come, Arrival of Prussian soldiers Time for M. Hamel to leave M. Hamels last words Couldnt speak as was too emotional, Instead wrote on the blackboard Vive la France (meaning Long live France)
  • 19. Additional Material Short film -- https://youtu.be/lEd-Mcn-UJg