Question

Answer the following question in 40-50 words:

What role does the French language played in ‘The Last Lesson’, in the context of the narrator’s feelings towards it?

Answer 1

The narrator’s feelings towards the French language shift from indifference to deep appreciation and respect when it is no longer allowed to be taught. Also, the French, in the story, symbolise the loss of freedom and the imposition of foreign control over the region. Therefore, the narrator’s sense of loss and regret reflects the emotional impact of this change.