1answer.
Ask question
Login Signup
Ask question
All categories
  • English
  • Mathematics
  • Social Studies
  • Business
  • History
  • Health
  • Geography
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Computers and Technology
  • Arts
  • World Languages
  • Spanish
  • French
  • German
  • Advanced Placement (AP)
  • SAT
  • Medicine
  • Law
  • Engineering
mestny [16]
2 years ago
15

What is the plot and key themes of “ the prisoners”

English
1 answer:
sweet-ann [11.9K]2 years ago
7 0

In this story, a young woman who is “daughter and wife of a forester” is home alone with her mother. The daughter’s wife is serving in the French army; the father is in town drilling with the local militia. This young woman is strong and unafraid. When half a dozen Germans show up demanding to be fed dinner, she tricks them into her cellar – once, apparently, an underground prison cell – until the local militia can come to take them into custody. The young woman is represented as a fine example of patriotism, courage, and quick wits; the French should be proud of her (and her father certainly is, although it is implied that the leader of the militia is happy to take credit for the capture). The militiamen, however, don’t get an uncritical treatment. I will leave this part spoiler-free, but an unfortunate and avoidable incident highlights that they are less competent than our daughter-and-wife.



You might be interested in
Who were the main characters of "The Story of an Hour"? A. Josephine, Louise Mallard, Richards, and Brently Mallard. B. David, M
mash [69]

Answer:

A. Josephine, Louise Mallard, Richards, and Brently Mallard.

8 0
2 years ago
Its cost $45 yo rent a car each day. There is also fee of $12. How much does it cost to rent a car for 5 day, including the fee
frutty [35]

237$ , 285$ if the fee is each day

4 0
3 years ago
Ranjita said to me,"I come with you". into indirect speech​
Troyanec [42]

Answer:

Whats the question

Explanation:

3 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
How does Shakespeare use the motif of morning
stich3 [128]
He explains how beautiful it is
5 0
3 years ago
Read 2 more answers
Which of the options below would NOT help you effectively keep track of all your sources for a research paper?
gtnhenbr [62]
The answer to this question would be the third option
7 0
2 years ago
Other questions:
  • Which statement contains the best example of understatement?
    14·1 answer
  • The price of ice cream increases. In 1 or 2 sentences, explain how and why this affects the quantity of ice cream cones demanded
    12·2 answers
  • What does this poem say about young love? How does Gary Soto present his message in the poem? In the poem "Oranges".
    11·1 answer
  • Belinda is writing an essay to inform readers about the history of fairy tales. How should she organize her essay?
    9·2 answers
  • What did hamlet claim that god gave to human beings?
    10·1 answer
  • What attracts us to be mysterious?<br><br><br> Thanks for helping⬇️
    14·2 answers
  • An unjust law is no law at all.<br> True or false
    6·1 answer
  • What does this phrase "Our perceptions filter our experiences of the world through an imperfect personal lens" mean? Can someone
    11·2 answers
  • Can someone pls help me with this ?
    7·1 answer
  • I ___ in the rain for half an hour. That's why I'm soaking wet!
    8·2 answers
Add answer
Login
Not registered? Fast signup
Signup
Login Signup
Ask question!