''When people enslaved,as long as they hold fast to their language it is as if they have keys to their - English - The Last Lesson

Question

''When people enslaved,as long as they hold fast to their
language it is as if they have keys to their prison '' Discuss the
significance of this statement in light of the lesson

Saima Siddiqui · Accepted Answer

By saying this, M Hamel meant that safeguarding their language
(i e French) by learning and speaking in French, could help the
enslaved France gain freedom from Prussia Thus, it could serve as a
ray of hope in times of enslavement and captivity

''When people enslaved,as long as they hold fast to their language it is as if they have keys to their prison.'' Discuss the significance of this statement in light of the lesson.