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Explain the inference that can be drawn from the line:
“Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?”
{(The Last Lesson)}
Explain the inference that can be drawn from the line:
“Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?”
{(The Last Lesson)}
“Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?”
{(The Last Lesson)}
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This line emphasizes the extreme control of the oppressors and the sorrow of losing one�s cultural heritage.
Updated On: Jan 31, 2025
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The line reflects the imposition of German culture over the French, symbolizing the loss of freedom and identity. The mention of pigeons highlights the poet's lament for the eradication of the native language and culture.They were forced to abandon their language under German occupation. The pigeons symbolize the natural and free, contrasting with the imposed restrictions.
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