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The entire classroom, M. Hamel as well as those present in the class, is full of regret. For what and why?
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The entire classroom, M.Hamel as well as those present in the class are full of regrets on their faces. Mr. Hamel expresses his disappointment at the lack of interest in learning French among the villagers and the students. In his last lesson, Mr. Hamel tells his students about the beauty of their language, French. He says that it is the most beautiful language in the world. He describes it as the clearest and the most logical of all the languages. He says that during colonial rule, when the colonial power tries to enforce political and cultural dominance by imposing their own language, if the natives are attached to their native language, their identity remain intact. They could said to have the key to their prison as long as they are hold fast with their language. These words of the professor makes the villagers feel regretful for not valuing the importance of their language. They feel sorry for notsending their children to study in school instead they sent them to the farms and mills to earn extra money. The professor too share the blame for not giving the task of teaching the language due importance.
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