The Last Lesson Class 12 NCERT Solutions Question 2.<\/strong> \nHow does M. Hamel pay a tribute to the French language? \nOR \nWhat did M. Hamel tell them about the French language? What did he ask them to do and why? \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel went on to talk about French language. He told that it was the most beautiful language of the world. It was the clearest and the most logical of all languages. He asked the people to guard it among themselves and never forget it. As long as people \u2018hold fast to their language, they have the key to freedom\u2019.<\/p>\nQuestion 3. \nOne order from Berlin changed the scenario of the school. Comment. \nAnswer: \nThe order from Berlin led to the announcement that French would not be taught anymore, and instead, German would be taught by a new master. This was to be their last French lesson. The class was quiet as it was a Sunday morning with no hustle and bustle. The teacher, M. Hamel was patient and calm but inwardly emotional. He was in his special dress. The sad villagers were sitting on the last benches like the other students and the teacher explained the lesson very patiently.<\/p>\n
Question 4. \n\u201cWhat a thunderclap these words were to me!\u201d Which were the words that shocked and surprised little Franz? \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel said, \u201cMy children, this is the last French lesson I shall give you. The order has come from Berlin to teach only German in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. The new master will come tomorrow. This is your last French lesson. I want you to be attentive\u201d. These words of his teacher were a thunderclap for Franz.<\/p>\n
Question 5. \nWho did M. Hamel blame for the neglect of learning on the part of boys like Franz? \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel blamed the parents for the neglect of learning of French language as they engaged the boys in farm work. He also blamed himself to some extent as he too assigned the work of gardening to boys like Franz. He also gave them a holiday whenever he wanted to go for fishing.<\/p>\n
Question 6. \n\u201cThis is your last French lesson.\u201d How did Franz react to this declaration of M. Hamel? \nOR \nHow did Franz react to the declaration that it was their last French lesson? \nAnswer: \nThe announcement made by M. Hamel left a great impact not only on Franz but all the other citizens. Franz was shocked to hear that M. Hamel was leaving and that it was his last lesson. He realised that he would not be able to read and speak his own mother tongue and regretted his lack of interest and carelessness.<\/p>\n
Question 7. \nHow did M. Hamel say farewell to his students and the people of the town? \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel looked very pale and tall when he stood up in his chair. All the students were quiet. The village people old Hauser, the former Mayor, the former postmaster and several others were present in the schoolroom. The teacher told the villagers that French was the most beautiful language in the world. He ended the lesson by writing Vive La France on the blackboard. He made a gesture with his hand to indicate that the school is dismissed and students could go home.<\/p>\n
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Question 8. \nWhy had the bulletin board become a centre of attention during the last two years? \nAnswer: \nFor the past two years, the news of lost battles, the draft and the orders of the commanding officer were displayed on the bulletin board. People thronged the bulletin board to read all this information. This was the reason why it had become a centre of attention.<\/p>\n
Question 9. \nWhat was tempting Franz to keep away from school \u2018that morning\u2019? \nAnswer: \nFranz was supposed to learn participles as part of his schoolwork, which he had not done. Therefore, he was afraid of being scolded by M. Hamel. Also, he wanted to spend the day outdoors as it was warm and bright. The sight of the chirping birds and the Prussian soldiers drilling appealed to him more than the rules of participles.<\/p>\n
Question 10. \nWhat was unusual about M. Hamel\u2019s dress and behaviour on the day of his last French lesson? \nAnswer: \nWhenever Franz arrived late, he was met by an angry teacher. This time however, he was astounded when he was welcomed by a kind and polite M. Hamel. This was quite contrary to his nature. Moreover, he was dressed in his best clothes, a beautiful green coat, frilled shirt and an embroidered black silk cap, which he wore only on inspection and prize days.<\/p>\n
Question 11. \nWhy had M. Hamel put on his fine Sunday clothes? Why were the old men of the village sitting there in the back of the classroom? \nOR \nWho occupied the back benches in the classroom on the day of the last lesson? Why? \nAnswer: \nThe back benches were occupied by the people of the village. Old Hansar, who had his three cornered hat, the former Mayor, the former post master and several other elders. They had come to express their respect and regard for M. Hamel and sorrow that he had to leave from their midst.<\/p>\n
Question 12. \nHow did Franz perform when his turn came to recite? How did M. Hamel react? \nAnswer: \nFranz\u2019s name was called and he was asked to recite. Despite his best efforts, he got mixed up on the first words. He stood there holding on to his desk. His heart beat fast. And he did not dare look up. M. Hamel told him in a polite tone that he would not scold him as he was not the only one who neglected learning French. Many others in Alsace shared his fate because of procrastination. He said that every one had a great deal to reproach themselves with.<\/p>\n
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Question 13. \n\u201cWe\u2019ve all a great deal to reproach ourselves with.\u201d Why did M. Hamel blame the parents and himself too for not showing due attention and care to the learning of French? \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel did not hold Franz responsible for neglecting the learning of French. Most people of Alsace only pretended to be Frenchmen. But they could neither speak nor write their own language. The parents were not anxious to have them learn. They preferred to put children on a farm or at the mills to earn a little more money. He . even held himself responsible as he often sent his students to water his flowers instead of learning their lessons. He also used to give a holiday whenever he wanted to go fishing.<\/p>\n
Question 14. \nWhat does M. Hamel say about French language? What did he urge upon his students and villagers to do? \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel talked at length about the French language. He considered French to be the most beautiful language in the world. It was the clearest and the most logical language too. He urged his students to guard it among themselves and reminded them never to forget it.<\/p>\n
Question 15. \nHow does M. Hamel prove to be an ideal teacher? \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel brings home the message of importance of love of mother tongue and patriotism. He explains things well and asks students to continue learning French even when he is gone. Hence, he proves to be an ideal teacher.<\/p>\n
Question 16. \nHow was M. Hamel dressed differently that day? Why? \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel wore a green coat, frilled shirt and black silk cap to the class. He announced that it was their last lesson in French and that German will be taught in the school in the future. He was proud of being French and was upset by occupation of Alsace by Germans. He was very attached to the town, the school and its people.<\/p>\n
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Question 17. \nWhat had the narrator counted on to enter the school unnoticed? \nAnswer: \nThe teacher\u2019s rap of the ruler, the banging of the desks, and the lessons repeated would be so loud that it could be heard in the street. The author thought this background would be a shield and he could enter the school unnoticed.<\/p>\n
Question 18. \nWhat changes did the order from Berlin cause in the school? \nAnswer: \nThe order from Berlin directed schools in the districts of Alsace and Lorraine in France to teach German instead of French.<\/p>\n
Question 19. \nWhy were the elders of the village sitting in the classroom? \nAnswer: \nThe elders of the village came to the classroom to attend the last lesson of French in the school as a mark of respect to the French teacher, Mr Hamel who had been teaching there for the last forty years. These elders had not studied well, and could not read and write their mother tongue, French and so as it was the last opportunity for them, they came to attend the class.<\/p>\n
Question 20. \nHow did Franz react to the declaration that it was their last French lesson? \nAnswer: \nFranz was shocked and sad when he heard this news. Suddenly, he developed a liking for his language and was keen to learn French. He was remorseful for not learning well in the past and was sad that his teacher, Mr Hamel would go away.<\/p>\n
Question 21. \nWhat did Franz wonder about when he entered the class that day? \nAnswer: \nHe wondered why the classroom was still with no great bustle, the sound of desks opening and closing, lessons being repeated in unison, very loudly and M. Hamel\u2019s great ruler rapping on the table.<\/p>\n
Question 22. \nWhy was Franz not scolded for reaching the school late that day? \nAnswer: \nFranz was not scolded that day as the situation was different than the other days. It was the last lesson in French by M. Hamel, who taught for forty years there. He regretted neglecting his classes earlier and wanted to compensate on the last day, before he left.<\/p>\n
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Question 23. \nHow were the parents and M. Hamel responsible for the children\u2019s neglect of the French language? \nAnswer: \nParents were never keen or anxious to make their children learn French. They rather made them work in the fields or mills. Mr Hamel also lacked sincerity. He made the children water his garden during class hours or dismissed his class when he wanted to go for fishing.<\/p>\n
Question 24. \n\u201cWe\u2019ve all a great deal to reproach ourselves with\u201d, said M. Hamel. Refer to the context and explain what he wanted to convey to his students. \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel wanted to convey to his students that still no loss has caused. If they desire, they can do a lot. Further, he advised them to move on and not to look back. He boosted the morale of his students by saying that though they have to blame themselves for not attending the school and he himself had to blame and disgrace himself for giving the holiday to students but hoped that they could mend their ways.<\/p>\n
The Last Lesson Long Answer Questions<\/strong><\/p>\nQuestion 1. \nWhat is \u2018linguistic chauvinism\u2019? Analyse the order from Berlin in this light. How do you justify M. Hamel\u2019s views about French and the new-found love of the people towards their language? \nAnswer: \nCarrying pride in one\u2019s language too far leads to \u2018linguistic chauvinism\u2019. We can analyse the order from Berlin in this light. It is nothing but a pure example of linguistic chauvinism. The imposition of German language over the French-speaking population can\u2019t be justified at all. It is the worst kind of colonialism.<\/p>\n
M. Hamel\u2019s love for French is genuine. The shocking order from Berlin arouses patriotic feelings in him. He loves French and feels it to be the most beautiful language in the world. He calls it the clearest and the most logical language too. He regrets that the people of Alsace did not pay much heed to the learning of this great language. He asks the people to safeguard it among themselves.<\/p>\n
It is the key to their unity and freedom. The people of Alsace, particularly the village elders, suddenly realise how precious their language is to them. Students like Franz too are not immune to patriotic feelings. Franz feels sorry for neglecting the learning of French. He hates the idea of German language being imposed on them. He remarks sarcastically, \u201cWill they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?\u201d The last lesson was so impactful that it helped to revive the love for the language among the people of Alsace.<\/p>\n
Question 2. \nHow can you estimate M. Hamel as a man with a ruler and as a man with a gesture? \nOR \nHow does M. Hamel prove to be an ideal teacher? \nAnswer: \nIn \u2018The Last Lesson\u2019, Alphonse Daudet presents M. Hamel\u2019s character with due sympathy and respect. Initially, he is presented in the mould of a traditional schoolmaster. He used his terrible ruler under his arm. Everyone could hear the rapping of the \u2018great ruler\u2019 on the table even outside in the street. Franz reminds us \u2018how cranky\u2019 M. Hamel was. The students used to dread their schoolmaster. Franz was scared of being scolded as he had not prepared his lesson on participles. For a moment, he even thought of running away from school. Mr Hamel was a hard task master. He maintained discipline in the class.<\/p>\n
The other side of Mr Hamel\u2019s character is seen after the order from Berlin came. He had been transformed now. He became soft and gentle towards his students. He didn\u2019t scold Franz for coming late. He did not even use his ruler when little Franz got mixed up and confused when his turn to recite came. He declared that it was his last lesson in French as from the next day German would be taught in the schools of Lorraine and Alsace. He would leave the next day. A new teacher would come in his place. He wore his best dress in honour of the last lesson.<\/p>\n
M. Hamel was given respect not only by his students but even by the village elders. He was totally dedicated to the cause of teaching. He had been teaching for forty years in the same school. The village elders came to pay their respect to such a grand teacher. They sat on the back benches to listen to his last lesson.<\/p>\n
M. Hamel loved France and French from the depth of his heart. He regarded French as the most beautiful language in the world. He told the people to guard it among themselves and never to forget it. On hearing the sound of trumpets of the Prussian soldiers under his window, patriotic feelings overpowered him. He mounted the chair and tried to speak, however something choked him. He wrote \u201cVive La France\u201d with a piece of chalk on the blackboard and dismissed the class.<\/p>\n
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Question 3. \nWrite a character sketch of Franz. \nAnswer: \nFranz was a student of a school in Alsace. His schoolmaster was M. Hamel. Franz was not brilliant. Franz enjoyed spending time out of doors. He liked the warm and bright day, and loved to listen to the chirping of the birds and watching the drilling of the Prussian soldiers. He preferred this instead of being in the classroom. He didn\u2019t prepare his lesson on participles. When he was asked to recite, he got mixed up and confused. He was not excited to go to school and did not show any interest in M. Hamel\u2019s teaching.But he was scared of M. Hamel\u2019s scolding. He always dreaded the great ruler that M. Hamel kept under his arm. Franz knew how \u2018cranky\u2019 M. Hamel was.<\/p>\n
However, Franz was forced to change his opinion about M. Hamel. An order came from Berlin pronouncing that German language would be taught in the schools of French districts of Alsace and Lorraine. On knowing that it was the last lesson that Mr Hamel was going to deliver, his views about him changed. He started respecting the man who had spent forty years in the same school. He felt sorry for not learning French.<\/p>\n
He shared M. Hamel\u2019s views about French. It was the most beautiful language in the world. Franz sarcastically remarked, \u201cWill they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?\u201d After the last lesson, his views about French took a patriotic turn. He listened to M. Hamel\u2019s last lesson with rapt attention and dignity, and regretted having been careless and inattentive.<\/p>\n
Question 4. \nOur native language is part of our culture and we are proud of it. How does the presence of village elders in the classroom and M. Hamel\u2019s last lesson show their love for French? \nOR \nOur language is part of our culture and we are proud of it. Describe how regretful M. Hamel and the village elders are for having neglected their native language, French. \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel told the students and villagers that henceforth only German would be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. Those who called themselves Frenchmen would neither be able to speak nor write it. He praised French as the most beautiful, the clearest and the most logical language in the world. He said that for the enslaved people, their language was the key out of prison. Only then the people realised the importance of their language. This shows people\u2019s love for their own culture, traditions and country. Pride in one\u2019s language reflects pride in motherland.<\/p>\n
When Franz jumbled while it was his turn to answer, M. Hamel expresses regret at the pathetic state of the language among the folks of Alsace. He regrets the fact that everyone chose to procrastinate. Also, he felt that the parents preferred their children worked in the farms for that extra income. He worried that the Germans would ridicule them for being incapable of speaking and writing their language. He blames everyone including himself for being careless, lazy and Lackadaisical (unenthusiastic and lack of determination).<\/p>\n
Question 5. \nEverybody during the last lesson is filled with regret. Comment. \nAnswer: \nEverybody during the last lesson is filled with regret. There was a general sadness about not being able to utilise the opportunities of learning French when it was easily accessible. Franz wished that he had attended classes more often and regretted not being attentive in his classes earlier. He suddenly found his lessons more interesting and easy. The villagers, who were sitting at the usually empty back benches and had come to show their respect and gratitude to M. Hamel, regretted not going to school more than they did.<\/p>\n
The order also brought about a great change in the feelings of the people towards their country and their native language. M. Hamel regretted sending his students to water his flowers instead of learning their lessons. He also regretted giving holiday to students whenever he wanted to go on fishing.<\/p>\n
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Question 6. \nWhat changes did the narrator find in the school when the order from Berlin came? \nAnswer: \nThe order from Berlin prohibited teaching of French in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine. Instead, German was to be taught in the schools. Franz was late for school that day. He noticed that the hustle and bustle was missing. There was no opening and closing of desks, no repetition of lessons or rapping of the teacher\u2019s ruler on the table could be heard. It was all very quiet and still.<\/p>\n
Franz was further surprised because, instead of meeting an angry teacher, he was welcomed by a kind and polite teacher, who was dressed in his best clothes, a beautiful green coat, frilled shirt and an embroidered silk cap, which he wore only on inspection and prize days. The back benches were occupied by the village people who never came to school, as they were more concerned about their livelihood. He was further astounded to know that M Hamel was going to teach his last lesson that day.<\/p>\n
Question 7. \nJustify the title of the story, \u2018The Last Lesson\u2019. \nAnswer: \nThe title of the story, \u2018The Last Lesson\u2019 is self-relieving. The whole story revolves around the title. The beginning of the story serves as preparation for it. The title also conveys the central theme of the story\u2014the fact that sometimes even the most precious things in our lives are taken for granted. The people of Alsace never gave much importance to the mother tongue, French.<\/p>\n
They did not even insist their children to pay any attention to their language. They did not encourage regular attendance of their children in French classes. They preferred their children to work and earn, instead of studying. The order from Prussians made them realise the importance of their mother tongue. So they attend M. Hamel\u2019s last lesson altogether. Thus, the title, \u2018The Last Lesson\u2019 is justified.<\/p>\n
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Question 8. \nWrite a character sketch of M. Hamel as a teacher. \nAnswer: \nM. Hamel was a true French man who has been teaching French in the districts of Alsace and Lorraine for forty years. He loved his profession and was proud of his language, French. He had a deep sense of respect for his mother tongue. He considered French to be the most beautiful language of the world. As a teacher, he was very particular and strict in imparting knowledge to his students. When France was overtaken by Prussians, he was depressed because French was banned from being taught in the schools. While taking his last lesson, he tried his best to remain calm and composed.<\/p>\n
His sorrow was evident in the way he was sitting in the class while his students were completing their writing assignment. He felt tormented at the fact that people had become indifferent to learning French and appealed to them to keep their language alive. He was a true patriot. He believed that mother tongue is a means of holding one\u2019s identity and self\u00acrespect. At the end of his last lesson, he writes \u2018Vive La France!\u2019 on the blackboard. This shows his love and concern for the people and the language of his country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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