The last lesson chapter 1 prose | flamingo | UP baord and CBSE

Описание: The last lesson chapter 1 prose | flamingo | UP baord and CBSE
Welcome to this LIVE English class on Class 12 UP Board – Chapter 1: The Last Lesson written by Alphonse Daudet.
In this session, we will study the chapter line by line, with clear explanation, important themes, character analysis, and exam-oriented questions.
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✨ What you will learn in this LIVE session:
✔ Complete explanation of The Last Lesson
✔ Summary in simple English
✔ Themes and message of the story
✔ Character sketch (Franz, M. Hamel)
✔ Important vocabulary and meanings
✔ UP Board exam-focused questions & answers
✔ Previous year question discussion

This session is specially designed for UP Board Class 12 students to help them understand the chapter easily and score better marks in exams.

📌 Chapter Focus:
• Love for language
• Importance of mother tongue
• Patriotism and identity
• Value of education

📝 Best for:
✔ UP Board Class 12 students
✔ English literature learners
✔ Board exam preparation

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📚 Subject: English
🏫 Board: UP Board
🎓 Class: 12
📖 Chapter: The Last Lesson
✍ Author: Alphonse Daudet
Here’s a complete timeline roadmap (step-by-step sequence of events) of Chapter 1 “The Last Lesson” from the Flamingo textbook — based on summaries of the same lesson in the video linked and standard class notes:

🕓 Timeline Roadmap of “The Last Lesson” (Flamingo – Chapter 1)

1️⃣ Early Morning – Franz Leaves Home

Franz wakes up late and reluctantly heads to school because he hasn’t learned his French lesson (participles).

On his way, he sees a crowd at the town hall bulletin board; such crowds usually signal wartime news.

2️⃣ Arrival at School – Unusual Atmosphere

Franz enters the classroom and notices it is unusually quiet and solemn — no chatter or scolding.

His teacher, M. Hamel, is dressed in his formal best (clothes usually worn only on prize or inspection days).

Many villagers (elderly locals - former mayor, postmaster) are seated quietly in the back benches.

3️⃣ The Announcement – "Last Lesson"

M. Hamel announces that this will be the last French lesson they will ever have in school.

He explains that due to a Prussian order, German will be taught in place of French starting the next day. The region of Alsace and Lorraine has been taken over by Prussia after France’s defeat.

4️⃣ Franz’s Shock & Regret

Franz realizes that the bulletin must have carried this news.

He feels deep regret for not valuing his lessons earlier and for taking French for granted.

5️⃣ M. Hamel’s Passionate Teaching

M. Hamel begins the last lesson, teaching with heartfelt dedication.

He talks about the beauty, logic, and importance of the French language and how neglecting it has weakened them.

Hamel says that when a people are enslaved, holding on to their language is like holding the key to their freedom.

6️⃣ Villagers’ Emotional Reaction

The villagers listen silently and begin to understand the value of their language and culture — something they took for granted earlier.

They have come to show respect for M. Hamel and to express regret that they did not learn French properly.

7️⃣ Ending the Class

As the church clock strikes noon, Prussian soldiers’ trumpets are heard nearby — a sign that the new regime is firmly in place.

M. Hamel writes “Vive La France!” (“Long Live France!”) in large letters on the blackboard.

He is too emotional to speak; he gestures to dismiss the class.


8️⃣ Aftermath – Lasting Impression

Franz and others leave the classroom with a new sense of patriotism, respect for language, pride in culture, and deep regret at not valuing what they had until it was almost lost.

📌 Summary of Key Themes in Timeline

Timeline Event Core Theme

Announcement of last French lesson Loss of cultural identity & foreign domination
Franz’s realization Value of language & regret
M. Hamel’s emotional teaching Patriotism, pride in heritage
“Vive La France!” written Defiance & love for country

If you want, I can also give you this roadmap in concise bullet points (good for notes) or explained in Hindi for easy revision!