This is the story of a French boy named Franz. He dislikes studying and hates his teacher, M. Hamel. One day, he did not want to go to school because he feared a scolding, as he had not prepared his lesson on participles, on which his French teacher, M. Hamel, was to question the class that day. Besides the warm and bright weather, the chirping of birds, and the sight of marching of Prussian soldiers also tempted Franz to stay away from school. Franz arrives late to school. He receives a big shock when he learns that this is his last lesson in French. He is shocked because he does not know French. Furthermore, on learning about the last lesson, a sudden interest arises in him to learn French. Moreover, he pays careful attention and learns everything taught on this last day. Instantly, he developes liking for the teacher M. Hamel. His feelings of hatred for him suddenly came to an end. Moreover, Franz developes respect for the hard work and sincerity of his teacher. Franz is sad and ashamed for being unable to recite his lesson. Hamel explains that they all are at fault for lacking eagerness to learn. Furthermore, he also includes himself in this fault. He blames himself for lack of sincerity in teaching them.
Intro of “The Last Lesson”
The Last Lesson
Character Sketch of M.Hamel
M. Hamel is a compassionate, dedicated, and patriotic teacher whose final lesson is one of great emotional significance. He was dressed in his ceremonial clothes on that day, normally reserved for inspection and prize days. M. Hamel called French is the most beautiful language in the world. According to him, it was the clearest and the most logical language. He wanted the people of France to guard it and never forget it. He teaches not just the language, but a valuable lesson about the importance of cultural pride, education, and the consequences of neglecting both.
Character Sketch of Franz
Franz is a boy dislikes studying. He did not want to go to school because he feared a scolding as he had not prepared his lesson on participles on which his French teacher M. Hamel was to question the class that day. Besides, the warm and bright weather, the chirping of birds and the sight of the marching of Prussian soldiers also tempted him to stay away from school. This shows that he is a carefree and irresponsible boy. He interested in playing and enjoying outside. When M. Hamel told of the importance of their language, Franz realized his mistake of not learning French and regretted it.
Important Ponits to Remember
This is the story of a French boy named Franz.
He dislikes studying and hates his teacher, M. Hamel.
He receives a big shock when he learns that this is his last lesson in French. He is shocked because he does not know French.
M. Hamel blames himself for lack of sincerity in teaching them.
According to M. Hamel, French is the clearest and the most logical language.
Franz realized his mistake of not learning French and regretted it.
