Franz from the 'Last Lesson' and the peddler from the 'Rattrap' learn from their mistakes. Discuss with reference to the above texts, the human…

made the mistake of missing school

indulged in bird-watching, Prussian soldiers drilling, etc.

postponed learning the language

considered books to be a burden

when Prussians conquered France and German was imposed, he regretted his mistake of not learning his mother tongue

loss of opportunities to learn his language

realised the importance of his language, regretted his negligence, developed keen interest in learning the language, respect for M. Hamel

indulged in stealing and begging to make ends meet

stole thirty kronors from crofter's house despite his hospitality

suffered from feeling of guilt when trapped in the forest

Edla's kindness reformed him/ changed his manners

Edla treated him like a captain

Edla's kindness transformed him/changed his ways, made him confess his act of stealing, returned the Crofter's money, gave a gift instead of stealing, signed as Captain as an indication of his transformation