Alphonse Daudet was a The last lesson is set in the days of the Franco-
French novelist and Prussian War in which France was defeated by
short story writer. Prussia led by Bismarck. In the story, the French
districts of Alsace and Lorraine have passed into
Prussian hands.
5. M.Hamel teaches his final
1. Prussia took over lesson with devotion, blaming
Alsace and Lorraine, so teachers, kids, and parents for
they had to teach only neglecting their language.
German in schools.
6. He praises French as a clear,
beautiful, and logical language.
2. French teachers, like
M. Hamel, were not
7. M.Hamel advises the class to
needed anymore, and he value their mother tongue,
had to leave. saying it's crucial for cultural
identity.
3. Franz, a student of M.
Hamel, realizes he's 8. Franz questions if even
having his last French animals are affected, like
lesson today. pigeons singing in German.
4. Franz regrets not 9. M. Hamel ends his lesson by
taking French lessons writing "Viva La France" on the
seriously before. blackboard, expressing love for
France.
Alphonse Daudet
1. French teacher 1. Careless
talks about the
2. Strict 2. Conscious of his duties
importance of
freedom and the
3. Selfish at times 3. Admirer of nature
4. Honest and Sensitive man 4. Observant
preciousness of
5. Proud of being French 5. Sensitive and innocent
one's own language 6. Thinker.
6. Passionate about the French
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Pigeons - During his last French class, Franz hears the pigeons cooing and wonders if the
Prussians would make them sing in German too. His thought reveals the Frenchmen's fear of
complete domination by the Germans whereby they would try enslaving even their minds.
, Anees Jung is an Indian female author, Anees Jung raises voice against
journalist and columnist who writes for child labor by educating poor
major newspapers in India and abroad. children. She works in support of
She was born in Rourkela. enforcing strict laws against this.
1. The story is about Mukesh, part of a family of
bangle makers.
1. Rag pickers from Dhaka moved to
Seemapuri due to storms destroying
2. Around 20,000 children, including Mukesh,
their green fields.
work in this business, unaware that it’s against the
law.
2. Saheb, a rag picker, searches for
valuable items in garbage, considering
3. They live in poor and miserable conditions,
it as their 'gold' and daily bread.
risking their eyesight due to the dust from bangle
polishing.
3. Garbage means survival to their
parents but brings wonder to the
4. Mukesh’s grandmother accepts this fate,
children
attributing his grandfather’s blindness to destiny.
.
4. Saheb shares his excitement about
finding a ten rupee note in the 5. The children fear mistreatment, beatings, and
garbage. jail, they’re unable to organize themselves into
cooperatives.
5. Despite dreams and desires, these
children lack the means to achieve 6. The absence of a leader among them keeps
them. them stuck in the cycle of exploitation by
sahukaars, lawkeepers, bureaucrats, and
6. They lack basic things like shoes but politicians.
justify staying barefoot as a tradition
to find happiness. 7. Mukesh stands out as he dreams of becoming a
motor mechanic and wishes to learn at a garage.
7. The children are trapped in poverty
and burdened by caste-related 8. Despite their difficult circumstances, Mukesh
challenges. finds contentment in dreaming about cars
speeding through the streets.
1. The story 'Lost Spring' 1. Lives in slum
1. Bangle maker
addresses the pitiable 2. Came from dhaka 2. Follows different path
condition of the poor 3. Roams barefooted 3. Courageous
children who are unable 4. Rag picker 4. Dream - motor mechanic
to enjoy their childhood 5. Determined
5. Poor and illiterate 6. Thinker.
due to their poor socio
economic condition 6. Cheerful & optimistic
that prevails in the
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place they dwell in.
2. These children live a life that is far distant and different from the life of a normal child who
receives education and is not forced into labour in his early life. The story gives the call to end child
exploitation and let these children enjoy the days of spring that would bring joy under their feet.
, Douglas was scared of water, but he worked
William Douglas (1898 –1980) really hard and became brave to overcome it. He
Born in USA, Douglas was a learned that many fears aren't real and can
leading advocate of individual make up dangers. Douglas proved that if you
have determination, you can find a way, just
rights. He was a judge at the like the saying, "Where there is a will, there is a
Supreme court of USA.
6. Learning to Overcome:
1. Starting Point:
- Attempts to eliminate fear without
- The author shares a journey of
success until deciding to learn swimming
overcoming a fear of water, starting
at age ten or eleven. properly with an instructor's step-by-step
process.
2. Early Fear Origins:
- Past incident at age three or 7. Instructor's Approach:
four in California beach, knocked - Three months of practice, including
down by waves, creating a fear of swimming with a rope, breathing underwater,
water. and kicking water with legs.
3. Confident Attempt: 8. Gradual Progress:
- Decides to learn swimming at - Official approval from the instructor,
Y.M.C.A pool, feeling it's safer than yet author doubts his abilities, swims two
the Yakima river where drownings miles across Lake Wentworth facing little
were common. fear.
4. Bullying Incident: 9. Final Confrontation:
- Bullied by an older boy at the - Swims in Warm Lake without trouble,
pool, thrown in, struggles to breathe, discovers joy in being free of the fear of
plans escape but faces slow ascent, water.
suffocation, and unconsciousness.
10. Important Revelation:
5. Traumatic Aftermath: - Describes the experience as something
- Saved, but weakened and
only those who've faced severe fear and
emotionally shaken, experiences
conquered it can understand, quoting
paralyzing fear in other water bodies.
Roosevelt on fearing the fear of death.
1. Douglas had a strong fear of water from a bad experience at five.
2. The fear affected his confidence, making him shy and reserved.
3. He was scared of being teased by classmates due to his fear.
4. His fear prevented him from enjoying activities like swimming in lakes.
5. Douglas decided to overcome his fear and took swimming classes.
6. With dedication and motivation, he practiced until he mastered swimming.
7. Eventually, he conquered his fear, realizing it existed only in his mind.
8. Overcoming the fear led to a better and more fulfilling life for Douglas.
Watch detailed video
French novelist and Prussian War in which France was defeated by
short story writer. Prussia led by Bismarck. In the story, the French
districts of Alsace and Lorraine have passed into
Prussian hands.
5. M.Hamel teaches his final
1. Prussia took over lesson with devotion, blaming
Alsace and Lorraine, so teachers, kids, and parents for
they had to teach only neglecting their language.
German in schools.
6. He praises French as a clear,
beautiful, and logical language.
2. French teachers, like
M. Hamel, were not
7. M.Hamel advises the class to
needed anymore, and he value their mother tongue,
had to leave. saying it's crucial for cultural
identity.
3. Franz, a student of M.
Hamel, realizes he's 8. Franz questions if even
having his last French animals are affected, like
lesson today. pigeons singing in German.
4. Franz regrets not 9. M. Hamel ends his lesson by
taking French lessons writing "Viva La France" on the
seriously before. blackboard, expressing love for
France.
Alphonse Daudet
1. French teacher 1. Careless
talks about the
2. Strict 2. Conscious of his duties
importance of
freedom and the
3. Selfish at times 3. Admirer of nature
4. Honest and Sensitive man 4. Observant
preciousness of
5. Proud of being French 5. Sensitive and innocent
one's own language 6. Thinker.
6. Passionate about the French
Watch detailed video
Pigeons - During his last French class, Franz hears the pigeons cooing and wonders if the
Prussians would make them sing in German too. His thought reveals the Frenchmen's fear of
complete domination by the Germans whereby they would try enslaving even their minds.
, Anees Jung is an Indian female author, Anees Jung raises voice against
journalist and columnist who writes for child labor by educating poor
major newspapers in India and abroad. children. She works in support of
She was born in Rourkela. enforcing strict laws against this.
1. The story is about Mukesh, part of a family of
bangle makers.
1. Rag pickers from Dhaka moved to
Seemapuri due to storms destroying
2. Around 20,000 children, including Mukesh,
their green fields.
work in this business, unaware that it’s against the
law.
2. Saheb, a rag picker, searches for
valuable items in garbage, considering
3. They live in poor and miserable conditions,
it as their 'gold' and daily bread.
risking their eyesight due to the dust from bangle
polishing.
3. Garbage means survival to their
parents but brings wonder to the
4. Mukesh’s grandmother accepts this fate,
children
attributing his grandfather’s blindness to destiny.
.
4. Saheb shares his excitement about
finding a ten rupee note in the 5. The children fear mistreatment, beatings, and
garbage. jail, they’re unable to organize themselves into
cooperatives.
5. Despite dreams and desires, these
children lack the means to achieve 6. The absence of a leader among them keeps
them. them stuck in the cycle of exploitation by
sahukaars, lawkeepers, bureaucrats, and
6. They lack basic things like shoes but politicians.
justify staying barefoot as a tradition
to find happiness. 7. Mukesh stands out as he dreams of becoming a
motor mechanic and wishes to learn at a garage.
7. The children are trapped in poverty
and burdened by caste-related 8. Despite their difficult circumstances, Mukesh
challenges. finds contentment in dreaming about cars
speeding through the streets.
1. The story 'Lost Spring' 1. Lives in slum
1. Bangle maker
addresses the pitiable 2. Came from dhaka 2. Follows different path
condition of the poor 3. Roams barefooted 3. Courageous
children who are unable 4. Rag picker 4. Dream - motor mechanic
to enjoy their childhood 5. Determined
5. Poor and illiterate 6. Thinker.
due to their poor socio
economic condition 6. Cheerful & optimistic
that prevails in the
Watch detailed video
place they dwell in.
2. These children live a life that is far distant and different from the life of a normal child who
receives education and is not forced into labour in his early life. The story gives the call to end child
exploitation and let these children enjoy the days of spring that would bring joy under their feet.
, Douglas was scared of water, but he worked
William Douglas (1898 –1980) really hard and became brave to overcome it. He
Born in USA, Douglas was a learned that many fears aren't real and can
leading advocate of individual make up dangers. Douglas proved that if you
have determination, you can find a way, just
rights. He was a judge at the like the saying, "Where there is a will, there is a
Supreme court of USA.
6. Learning to Overcome:
1. Starting Point:
- Attempts to eliminate fear without
- The author shares a journey of
success until deciding to learn swimming
overcoming a fear of water, starting
at age ten or eleven. properly with an instructor's step-by-step
process.
2. Early Fear Origins:
- Past incident at age three or 7. Instructor's Approach:
four in California beach, knocked - Three months of practice, including
down by waves, creating a fear of swimming with a rope, breathing underwater,
water. and kicking water with legs.
3. Confident Attempt: 8. Gradual Progress:
- Decides to learn swimming at - Official approval from the instructor,
Y.M.C.A pool, feeling it's safer than yet author doubts his abilities, swims two
the Yakima river where drownings miles across Lake Wentworth facing little
were common. fear.
4. Bullying Incident: 9. Final Confrontation:
- Bullied by an older boy at the - Swims in Warm Lake without trouble,
pool, thrown in, struggles to breathe, discovers joy in being free of the fear of
plans escape but faces slow ascent, water.
suffocation, and unconsciousness.
10. Important Revelation:
5. Traumatic Aftermath: - Describes the experience as something
- Saved, but weakened and
only those who've faced severe fear and
emotionally shaken, experiences
conquered it can understand, quoting
paralyzing fear in other water bodies.
Roosevelt on fearing the fear of death.
1. Douglas had a strong fear of water from a bad experience at five.
2. The fear affected his confidence, making him shy and reserved.
3. He was scared of being teased by classmates due to his fear.
4. His fear prevented him from enjoying activities like swimming in lakes.
5. Douglas decided to overcome his fear and took swimming classes.
6. With dedication and motivation, he practiced until he mastered swimming.
7. Eventually, he conquered his fear, realizing it existed only in his mind.
8. Overcoming the fear led to a better and more fulfilling life for Douglas.
Watch detailed video
