The Last Lesson Theme

The Last Lesson Theme (2) :
‘The Last Lesson’ revolves around the language and its importance to the citizens
of a country. It is the duty of every citizen to safeguard the language of the country
as it is the identity of that country. The lesson depicts how after defeating France in
the war, the Prussians wanted to rule over not only the territory of France but also
over the minds and hearts of the people. The story reinforces the fact that we value
something more when it is lost. The pain and anguish of the students and the
teacher is evident as everyone realizes how things were taken for granted. The
lesson emphasizes the importance of the mother tongue for everyone and the need
to realize the fact that it is our language which gives us our identity, respect and
freedom.
Lost Spring Theme

By- Anees Jung
the lost childhood of the children who suffer from poverty which
forces them to live a life of exploitation.Spring is the season of bloom.
Spring is a metaphor of childhood and is associated with every child at the
beginning of a bright future. Childhood is associated with innocence, physical
stamina and vitality. It is also the stage for gaining skill and knowledge, learning
and going to school.
‘Lost Spring’ by Anees Jung is a description of those poor children who are
condemned to poverty and a life of exploitation. The two protagonists of the
chapter, Saheb-e-Alam and Mukesh, lose their childhood while carrying the burden
of poverty and illiteracy. In their bleak stories of exploitation, the author finds
glimpses of resilience and hope.
Deep Water Theme Victory in facing the fear
‘Deep Water’ deals with the childhood fear of Douglas. A misadventure at the
YMCA pool developed an aversion of water in him and he suffered from
hydrophobia. The chapter focuses on the fact that childhood fear must never be
treated lightly. If they are not tackled, then they make deep inroads into one’s
psychology. Douglas analyses his fear and finally determines to overcome it.
The theme of the story is that most human beings are prone to fall into
the trap of material benefit. However every human being has an essential
goodness that can be awakened through understanding and love. A
human being has the tendency to redeem himself from dishonest ways.
The theme is developed with the help of the metaphor of the rattrap.
The peddler of rattraps calls the world a big rattrap. The material
benefits like riches and joys shelter and food heat and clothing are
temptations that that allure a person to fall into the rattrap of the world
exactly as the bait of cheese and pork attract a rat to fall into the rattrap.
Once someone takes the bait the world closes in on him and then
everything is lost.The peddler is tempted by the thirty kronors of the old
crofter. He steals the money. Now he is afraid of being caught and
moves through the woods. It is the kind sympathetic loving and
generous treatment given by Edla Willmansson that helps him get
himself free from the rattrap of the world.
The main theme of the chapter Indigo by Louis Fischer is how

effective leadership can overcome any problem as shown by
Mahatma Gandhi in securing justice for the oppressed in
Champaran through convincing arguments and negotiation.
Justify the title of Going Places
The title of the lesson is justified, as ‘Going Places’ is an idiomatic expression

meaning `to be successful in one’s career.’ The lesson is about Sophie’s wish and
fantasy to come out of the drudgery of belonging to the lower strata of society and
to go places. Sophie also goes ‘places’ in her fantasies.
It is a good thing to dream. However, dreams should be realistic. Merely
fantasising and daydreaming will cause disillusionment. Unless one is hardworking
and persevering, mere dreams will only lead to disappointment.
My Mother at Sixty-Six Theme (2) :
My Mother at Sixty-six is based on the theme of advancing age and the fear of loss and
separation associated with it. The poetess undergoes a plethora of emotions when she sees her
mother ageing, and feels the pangs of separation at the thought of losing her. She must be
feeling guilty of not being able to stay with her mother in her old age. She also wishes for the
lost beauty and youth of her mother. The poem is written in a single sentence which indicates
the single thread of thought, i.e. the loss of beauty and charm and approaching death and
decay.
Keeping Quiet Theme

By- Pablo Neruda
The poet, Pablo Neruda, urges mankind to cease all activity for a little while. During these
few moments of silence and inactivity, all human beings would be one, united, and in
harmony with each other and nature. This togetherness and oneness is most desirable for the
survival of the earth and of human beings. Neruda believes that the soul housed within the
human body is capable of performing this feat if given a chance to shine out through
introspection, for which absolute silence and stillness is essential.
A Thing of Beauty Theme

By- John Keats
A thing of beauty is a source of constant joy. Beauty can be found everywhere. It is

something that has the ability to transform lives. It also highlights the fact that beauty has a
therapeutic quality, i.e. the ability to remove negativity. It can be any object, nature, tales or
even noble deeds of our ancestors.
Theme of the Poem

The idea of simplicity and the state of the marginalised vendors of the contryside is the
theme of the poem “A Roadside Stand” from the Class 12 English Flamingo textbook. In the
poem, a roadside fruit and vegetable stand is described, and the speaker considers how
straightforward and truthful both the stand and its proprietors are. The poem implies that
even seemingly insignificant things, like a tiny fruit shop, can have profound beauty and
significance. It also considers the innocence and ignorance of these poor people and how
they expect from the rich The poem also discusses the idea of how the government
agencies befool them.
the battle for a woman's individuality and self-expression in a

patriarchal culture
Theme of the Lesson

The third level represents a break from the “full of insecurity, fear, war, worry and all the
rest of it” modern world. The 1890s depict a tranquil lifestyle that is not feasible in the
present. The main character wants to take his wife Louisa to Galesburg, Illinois, from this
point on. While his psychiatrist friend refers to it as a “waking-dream wish fulfilment,” for
him, it is a part of reality.
Theme of the Lesson
There is no way to avoid death, which is a given. Destiny has unlimited power and is
unavoidable. Nobody can alter fate. Men in positions of authority are cruel to animals. They
murder defenceless animals under various justifications. The maharaja kills the tigers since
the astrologer predicted that a tiger will be the cause of his demise. He kills them in order to
avoid dying.
Theme of the Lesson
The short tale “The Enemy” by Pearl S. Buck tackles the subject of prejudice and its
damaging impact on interpersonal relationships. The plot centres on the connection
between a Chinese doctor and an American soldier, who are originally strangers, amid a
period of American war on Japan during the second world war. Despite their difference in
nationality, the Japanese has to remain loyal to his profession and thus, saves the life of the
injured enemy soldier. However, this does not go well with his fellow men who consider him
not to be loyal towards his country. The narrative shows us how the Japanese doctor, Sadao
balances these two duties and emphasizes on the importance of humanity over everything
else.
The theme on the face of it revolves around the concept of human
insecurities and the constraints society puts on them. It also talks
about the difference in people and their thought processes. The
difference in how people see life and live it.
The lesson ‘Memories of Childhood’ depicts the humiliation suffered by the oppressed people
of the society. Both Bama and Zitkala-Sa are from marginalised communities. Bama suffers
from the evil of untouchability prevailing in India. The people of her caste have to bow low
to the so called upper caste people. They have to work for the upper caste people and bear
insults. Bama fights against this situation by studying hard and attaining a high position
Zitkala-Sa is a native Indian in America. She sees the Americans imposing their culture on
other communities living in their country Her long and heavy hair is shingled against her will.
As a child, she opposes the act by kicking and scratching.

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The Last Lesson Theme (2) :

Lost Spring Theme

Deep Water Theme Victory in facing the fear

The main theme of the chapter Indigo by Louis Fischer is how

Justify the title of Going Places

The title of the lesson is justified, as ‘Going Places’ is an idiomatic expression

My Mother at Sixty-Six Theme (2) :

Keeping Quiet Theme

A Thing of Beauty Theme

A thing of beauty is a source of constant joy. Beauty can be found everywhere. It is

Theme of the Poem

the battle for a woman's individuality and self-expression in a

Theme of the Lesson

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