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'_ E. Answer the following questions in90-100wordseach; sc i st—<i—sSSOOSCSCSCSCi, 1. In what ways was the day of the last lesson different from other days? Write it. (textual), OR, Describe the effect on the life at school, produced by passing of Alsace and Lorraine into the, Prussians hands., OR, What changes did the narrator find in school when the orders from Berlin came?, OR, Describe the classroom scene on the last day as painted in the story., Ans: An order came out from Berline that French language was banned in the schools of Alsace and, Lorraine . This had made the whole atmosphere of the school completely different from the other, days. It looked very sad and solemn since there were no noises from the pupils and the teacher .The, school was usually noisy from the activities . But on that day besides the children, the village senior, people also attended the last lesson of Hamel. They were very emotional to think of Hamel and also, the future of their country. While the teacher Hamel was also seen totally changed in his manner and, tone. He gave his lesson with devotion to the people in his best effort. And he asked them to guard, their language very dearly so that it would be helpful to tell their spirit and love of their motherland as, well as their mother tongue., , 2. How did Franz find the last lesson on Grammar? Why did he find everything the teacher said so, easy?, , OR, What did the French teacher tell his students in his last class? What impact did it have on them?, Why?, , Ans: The school had never been like that before as it was on that day. The whole atmosphere of the, classroom was completely in silence. Everyone listened so quietly to the teacher's words. Even the, old men of the village had come to attend the last class of the teacher. The teacher told his students, about the beauty of French language. He said that it was the most beautiful language in the world. He, called it the clearest and the most logical language. He pointed out how important the language was, to the people. He said that when the people are enslaved, they can be said to have the key to their, prison as long as they hold fast to their language. Then he opened a book on French grammar and, read out his last lesson. The teacher also gave his class to the best of his ability. Unlike the other, days, little Franz attended the class so interestingly. He listened carefully to everything the teacher, said. To his amazement, he found the lesson not so tough as he had thought of it. It seemed to be so, easy. The teacher's last lesson had a great impact to everyone in the class., , 3. How was Mr. Hamel a different teacher while giving his last lesson? or,Describe briefly how M., Hamel conducted his last lesson on French in his class. ( BSEM 2017), , Ans: On his last day in the school Mr. Hamel was completely changed both in dress and manner. He, wore a special kind of dresses, and gave up his old cranky nature. Usually, he was strict and stern, but, now he was quiet delicate and soft in his tone and words. He did not scold nor punish any students,, rather advised them to be serious in study. That day he conducted the class with great devotion and, passion. He explained the lessons to the best of his knowledge and experience. The writing lesson, given to the class was very influencing. And he also spoke of the beauty and importance of French, language. It could inspire the class the sense of patriotism and love of the language. He knew that he, , would not remain with them and no longer to be taught French in school. They would forget all that, he had taught the language in the last forty years. So, as an ideal teacher, he tried to put the class to, an everlasting impression about the language., , 4. In what sense was the last lesson the first lesson on French language for Franz?, , Ans: Little Franz was regretted very much. He had spent his time in idle ways instead of getting in his, lesson. School which appeared to him very boring earlier became a very important place. Books,, which he once used to call a nuisance, so heavy to carry, now were very dear to him. He felt very sorry, that he would never see Hamel again . That day the teacher explained his lesson to the best of his, skill and experience. Besides, the last lesson was so interesting. Franz listened very carefully to, whatever the teacher said. And he began to realise that the thought he had on the French grammar, was not as it used to be. To his amazement the lesson was found very easy and interesting to learn., The teacher also reminded them the importance of the French language and inspired the love of ones, own country. Now, Franz understood all these and his attitude towards school as well as towards Mr., Hamel was all changed. He suddenly developed a love for books and the teacher , Mr. Hamel. Thus in, this sense the last lesson of Hamel was the first lesson for Franz., , 5. Franz’ attitude towards school as well as towards Mr. Hamel changes when he comes to know, about the take-over of his village by Prussians. Do you agree? Discuss with reference to ‘The Last, Lesson’.