Why did M. Hamel declare that the lesson he was going to teach on that fateful day was to be the last lesson? (from 'The Last Lesson' by Alphonse Daudet)

Question

Mandela in his speech says, “The policy of apartheid created a deep and lasting wound in my country and my people.” Explain the significance of the word “wound” as used by Mandela.
(Nelson Mandela – Long Walk to Freedom)

Answer 1

Step 1: State the reason in different words:
The political takeover of the region meant French was being replaced by German as the medium of instruction.

Step 2: Final Answer:
Since the new administration ordered that German alone be taught in the schools of Alsace and Lorraine going forward, this was the last opportunity for M. Hamel to teach French, making it the 'last lesson'.

Why did M. Hamel declare that the lesson he was going to teach on that fateful day was to be the last lesson? (from 'The Last Lesson' by Alphonse Daudet)

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