What were details about education and it's impact in the text of "The last class story of a little Alsatian"?

Alphonse Daudet (1840-1897) was a French writer. This story takes place in Alsace, a region of France that borders Germany. In 1870, France lost a war with Prussia, a region in northern Europe that included part of Germany. After this war, France had to give Prussia some mainly German-speaking regions previously under French control. These were the provinces of Alsace and Lorraine. Today, the overall culture of Alsace is generally more German than French. In this story, a young Alsatian boy is met with a surprising announcement when he arrives at his French class. As you read the story, take notes on the story's mood and the ways the author portrays the character's reactions to change.