The Betrothal Feast. The Mandate._

Lesson VIII, Lines 382-459.

Was the betrothal feast an important event in Grand Pre? So much thought of
now? Explain 385-386. For what purpose were the people gathering? How did
Acadian life differ from that of today? Why was hospitality greater under
Benedict's roof? Who were some of the principal persons at the feast? Who is
now introduced? Was there a peculiar sadness in the occurances of the day?
Why?

We have three pictures strongly contrasted in this, the preceding and the
succeeding lessons. Try to get a clear idea of each of these three scenes.
Contrast the feast and the reception of the Mandate. Why refer to the
solstice? What was the immediate effect of the news? Then what? Was it a
time when character would show? Explain. Who shows clearly his temperament?

_Father Felician's Rebuke._

Lesson IX, Lines 460-486.

(To me, this selection is one of the finest in the poem. It is a fine
tribute to _character_. We have in this and the preceding lesson two
pictures in marked contrast. Recall the effects the Mandate must have had
on the pioneers; how we of the class would feel if we now received such an
order. Think of the homes made by long years of patient toil, the familiar
and much loved scenes--all that made life dear--must be left behind and life
begun anew amid strange scenes and among strange people. What utter despair
must have possessed them.)

What scene of wild passion Father Felician met when he opened the church
door! Could force have quieted this mob? Could they have been _made_ quiet?
Then Father Felician enters, raises his hand and stillness reigns. What
causes this great change? What wisdom does the priest show? Does he say
much? To what does he turn their thoughts? Why? Who is the "Prince of
Peace"? What great character in history had a like power over a multitude?
Was it a great thing that the people could say from their hearts "O Father,
Forgive Them"? Who said it before this? The evening service is held
and quiet after the storm. How were their souls translated? What is the
reference to Elijah?

_Evangeline's Service. Shadows._

Lesson X, Lines 487-523.

What change here introduced? Why should it come in here? Any reason except
a continuation of the story? (A well written play or story has a careful
mixture of pathos and humor. Explain and apply.) Note lines 499-501. What
was the source of Evangeline's great strength of character? Who was