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English Core · 2025 · 5 marks
CBSE 2025 · Region 6 · Set 1 · Q12
M. Hamel in 'The Last Lesson' and Edla in 'The Rattrap' are the guiding lights of self-realization to Franz and the peddler respectively. Comment.
M. Hamel in 'The Last Lesson' and Edla in 'The Rattrap' are the guiding lights of self-realization to Franz and the peddler respectively. Comment.
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both have positive impact on the transformation of the characters
The Rattrap
Edla shows unconditional compassion / corrects his mistakes / catalyst for redemption / rekindles his faith in humanity / brings out his essential goodness /peddler is transformed
The Last Lesson
M. Hamel's last lesson transforms Franz / regrets procrastinating / not attending his classes / desires to learn from each lesson / realizes importance of - language, books, his teacher
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