The historical background of the story The Last lesson by alphonse daudet touches on the franco-prussian war what can you infer about the aftermath of the war from the context of the story?

Answer 1

War by its very nature has a victor. The winning side does everything to subdue and control the defeated nation. War is not a game where the rules of sportsmanship apply. To control any nation the most fundamental area of its sovreignity, its people are attacked. The culture of a people is its strongest point and if that can be influenced the nation loses its identity which is its true freedom. Language is an important element and that is the one of the initial targets of the Prussians. They begin by changing the official language from French to German. Language brings with it the entire body of literature and thought. These influence the learner deeply in the formative stage and that is the purpose of the victors. Once a language assumes official status it becomes the language of the state. It becomes powerful and the regional language loses its status and stature in day to day work. The Prussians automatically become superior because they have the mastery over the official language and all the important work. War by its very nature has a victor. The winning side does everything to subdue and control the defeated nation. War is not a game where the rules of sportsmanship apply. To control any nation the most fundamental area of its sovreignity, its people are attacked. The culture of a people is its strongest point and if that can be influenced the nation loses its identity which is its true freedom. Language is an important element and that is the one of the initial targets of the Prussians. They begin by changing the official language from French to German. Language brings with it the entire body of literature and thought. These influence the learner deeply in the formative stage and that is the purpose of the victors. Once a language assumes official status it becomes the language of the state. It becomes powerful and the regional language loses its status and stature in day to day work. The Prussians automatically become superior because they have the mastery over the official language and all the important work.