The Last Lesson
The Last Lesson by Alphonse Daudet was written in the days of the Franco-Prussian War in which France was defeated by Prussia led by Bismark. The French district of Alsace and Lorraine passed
into Prussian hands. It showcases the fact that the oppressor wants not only territory but also dominates over the language and culture of a particular country thus, taking away even the identity of the subjugated people.