Flamingo Book-Most Important Questions-Answers
Qs-Ans-Long Q1."Importance of freedom or education is understood only when it's felt with intensity." —Discuss with reference to The Last Lesson and Franz Ans. The statement means that people often realise the true value of freedom or education only when they are about to lose them. This idea is powerfully shown in Alphonse Daudet’s short story The Last Lesson, especially through the experiences of young Franz. At first, Franz, like many students, shows no interest in studies, especially French grammar. He takes his education for granted and prefers playing outdoors. But when he hears that this is their last French lesson—because the Prussian authorities have banned French in schools—he is shocked. Suddenly, the subject he once ignored becomes precious. During the lesson, Franz feels deep regret for wasting time and not valuing his teacher, M. Hamel. He realises that losing language is like losing one’s identity and freedom. The story proves that t...