In paragraphs 9-12, how does the description of the setting contribute to the mood of the
story? What does this tell you about the town's attitude toward the announcement? in The Last Class: The Story of a little Alsatian

1. The description of the setting conveys the frenzy of war occupation.

2.The public is alarmed and afraid.

Explanation:

1. The Last Class is the story of a young kid going to school for his last class in French, his mother tongue after the Prussian forces have occupied his homeland and are moving to introduce their language as the language of instruction into the schools.

2. The general mood of the setting conveys this desperation of the people to hold on to their freedom as they are afraid of what is to come.

The public is seen to be afraid and alarmed by what is to come and the announcement is seen as a telltale sign of oppression.

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