La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, was composed in one night during the French Revolution (April 24, 1792) by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a captain of the engineers and amateur musician stationed in Strasbourg in 1792. It was played at a patriotic banquet at Marseilles, and printed copies were given to the revolutionary forces then marching on Paris. They entered Paris singing this song, and to it they marched to the Tuileries on August 10th.
Ironically, Rouget de Lisle was himself a royalist and refused to take the oath of allegiance to the new constitution. He was imprisoned and barely escaped the guillotine. Originally entitled "Chant de guerre de l'armeé du Rhin" (War Song of the Army of the Rhine), the anthem became called La Marseillaise because of its popularity with volunteer army units from Marseilles.
The Convention accepted it as the French national anthem in a decree passed July 14, 1795.La Marseillaise was banned by Napoleon during the Empire, and by Louis XVIII on the Second Restoration (1815), because of its revolutionary associations. Authorized after the July Revolution of 1830, it was again banned by Napoleon III and not reinstated until 1879.
Ironically, Rouget de Lisle was himself a royalist and refused to take the oath of allegiance to the new constitution. He was imprisoned and barely escaped the guillotine. Originally entitled "Chant de guerre de l'armeé du Rhin" (War Song of the Army of the Rhine), the anthem became called La Marseillaise because of its popularity with volunteer army units from Marseilles.
The Convention accepted it as the French national anthem in a decree passed July 14, 1795.La Marseillaise was banned by Napoleon during the Empire, and by Louis XVIII on the Second Restoration (1815), because of its revolutionary associations. Authorized after the July Revolution of 1830, it was again banned by Napoleon III and not reinstated until 1879.
Ye sons of France, awake to glory,
Hark, hark! what myriads bid you rise!
Your children, wives and white-haired grandsires.
Behold their tears and hear their cries! (repeat)
Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding,
With hireling hosts, a ruffian band,
Terrorize and desolate the land,
While peace and liberty lie bleeding?
To arms, to arms, ye brave!
The avenging sword unsheath,
March on, march on!
All hearts resolv'd
On victory or death!
Now, now, the dangerous storm is rolling
Which treacherous kings confederate raise!
The dogs of war, let loose, are howling,
And lo! our fields and cities blaze! (repeat)
alt: And lo! our homes will soon invade!
And shall we basely view the ruin
While lawless force with guilty stride
Spreads desolation far and wide
With crimes and blood his hands embruing?
To arms, to arms, ye brave!...
With luxury and pride surrounded
The vile insatiate despots dare,
Their thirst of power and gold unbounded,
To meet and vend the light and air! (repeat)
Like beasts of burden would they load us,
Like gods would bid their slaves adore,
But man is man, and who is more?
Then shall they longer lash and goad us?
To arms, to arms, ye brave!...
O Liberty, can man resign thee
Once having felt thy generous flame?
Can dungeons, bolts or bars confine thee
Or whips thy noble spirit tame? (repeat)
Too long the world has wept, bewailing
That falsehood's dagger tyrants wield,
But freedom is our sword and shield,
And all their arts are unavailing.
To arms, to arms, ye brave!...
How did the French Revolution inspire La Marseillaise (the French National anthem)?
Use specific lines from the song to explain the historical references.
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The French Revolution inspired La Marseillaise in many ways, one way the French Revolution inspired “La Marseillaise” is, in the national anthem, La Marseillaise wrote “But freedom is our sword and shield” this means that the French people will stop at nothing for their freedom. Another way the French Revolution inspired “La Marseillaise” is “Which treacherous kings confederate raise! The dogs of war, let loose, are howling.” This means that French are angry that the king treats the peasants unfairly and the French are going to fight back.
ReplyDeleteAnother example on how the French Revolution inspired “La Marseillaise” is the French people do not appreciate the way their king is treating them and they are nothing going to accept the way their king treats them anymore. For example, “But man is man, and who is more? Then shall they longer lash and goad us? To arms, to arms, ye brave!” Overall, the French Revolution inspired the “La Marseillaise” in many ways. The French Revolution has inspired “La Marseillaise” by the spirits of the French people and their attitudes towards the king.
-J.M.
9/18/14
ReplyDeleteThe French Revolution inspire La Marseillaise by singing about terror and freedom. Such as the line when they said "terrorize and desolate the land" which means that they would destroy the land. Then they began to sing about how the war is starting and how the dog at war are howling. For freedom they sang " but freedom is our sword and shield".
The song also talked about how they wanted to wipe out the nobles. This anthem was then called La Marseillaise because of it's popularity with volunteer army units from Marseilles. With that done the Convention accepted it as the French National anthem. It was also banned by Napoleon during the empire and by Louis. After that it was banned again and was not reinstated until 1879.
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ReplyDeleteThe French Revolution inspired La Marseillaise (the French National anthem) by the people of France are revolting against the king because he did not give the people certain rights that they deserve, and because of social inequality and corruption. For example, people from the First and Second Estate don’t even have to pay taxes so the whole economy is mostly dependent on the Third Estate. The citizens begged and begged to the king for reforms but the king didn’t listen so the people have no choice but to use violence as their last resort. The anthem (is about going against the king and fighting for people’s rights), was written by a revolutionary named Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle who is against the king. Also, when the revolutionary forces marched into Paris, they sang this anthem as an insult to the king.
Also, in the La Marseillaise, it states “Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding, with hireling hosts, a ruffian band, terrorize and desolate the land, while peace and liberty lie bleeding... the avenging sword unsheathe…” This shows that the people’s reason for revolting is due to the king taking advantage of his power and he doesn’t care about people’s rights but only himself. Now is the time to take revenge on the king by fighting him or revolting. Lastly, the last line of the anthem says “But freedom is our sword and shield…” means that the revolutionaries are using freedom to go against the king and protect themselves. The La Marseillaise was written to explain why the people are revolting against the king or how the revolution started.
Behold their tears and hear their cries! This line from the national anthem could probably mean the people who are suffering from the guillotine. Terrorize and desolate the land. This line from the anthem is like the Bastille being seized and how it lead to more violence. More of their people dying from this event.
ReplyDeleteOn victory or death! This line shows their fighting spirit for the French Revolution. The French Revolution inspire the La Marseillaise because all the emotions and suffering from the war was all put into the anthem. The anthem pays respect to the people who died from the guillotine and the innocent citizens that died.
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The French Revolution inspired La Marseillaise by its pressure and the massacre being held by the guillotine. He was a royalist and refused to take the oath of allegiance, and he was later poisoned and later he came about to write the song.In the end he says: "Too long the world has wept, bewailing The false hood's daggers tyrants wield, But freedom is our sword and shield. This means that he was sick of the "tyrants dagger" the guillotine. He said that freedom will help them win the fight against brutality and unfairness.
They got freedom from the king and queen but still weren't free. La Marseillaise says:
March on, march on! All hearts resolved On victory or death! Now, now, the dangerous storm is rolling Which treacherous kings confederate raise! This tells us that they came out of hole and fell into a wider and bigger hole now. Marat and Robespierre were using the guillotine and killing most of the 3rd Estate people. He is talking about the Reign of Terror during 1793-1795 in which they were free but no really free. In conclusion, they had to fight to make a better nation for the people
The French revolution inspired the french national anthem by using the topic of freedom. First of all when a country comes up with its own national anthem. Its soppose to represent the country. Mostly because of freedom and reasons like that. Like how America during the American Revolution won the war against britain, they came up with thier own anthem and not Britains anthem. Because America bacame a united country and gained thier freedom. And the same example is happening to France. that once they gain thier freedom they too will have thier own anthem that represents the country.
ReplyDeleteIn line 10 of the song it says "March on, march on all hearts resolv'd on victory or death". Which means the people fighting in the revolution will give it thier all to fight for freedom. Which they gave all their all when fighting in the revolution. Which shows that if people are fighting for their country's freedom, that anthem will inspire them that no one can take over your country but you can defend it. which makes people be inspired to fight for their country. That is how the french revolution inspires the french nation anthem.
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Throughout La Marseillaise, there are many references to the French Revolution. For example, the lines "Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding, With hireling hosts, a ruffian band, Terrorize and desolate the land, While peace and liberty lie bleeding?" refer to the time when Robespierre and Marat were in power and how they frightened France during the Reign of Terror. The line "While peace and liberty lie bleeding" refers to how France's liberty and peace during the Reign of Terror was crippling, and as the song says, "bleeding." Though they are short lines, they are effective in describing the period of Robespierre and Marat's rule.
ReplyDeleteAnother reference in the song is "Too long the world has wept, bewailing.That falsehood's dagger tyrants wield, But freedom is our sword and shield, And all their arts are unavailing." This quote demonstrates the revolutionaries' desire to fight the tyranny of Robespierre and Marat. The line "But freedom is our sword and shield" shows how the desire for freedom gave the revolutionaries the hope and motivation to continue on with the revolution, regardless of how bloody it was getting. In addition, the line "All their arts are unavailing" possibly refers to Robespierre and Marat failing to control the revolutionaries who want a fair government and also want to overthrow Robespierre and Marat. These lines show how even though one may be confronted with a powerful enemy, as long as there are others with the same motives and ideas who want the same thing to be achieved, there will be power to overthrow the enemy.
- K.R.
The French Revolution influenced the French national anthem in a few ways. Specifically, a line in the anthem goes, “Which treacherous kings confederate raise!” This shows how the people disliked the kings. Plus, another line in the anthem goes, “Terrorize and desolate the land, while peace and liberty lie bleeding?” This line shows how their land was destroyed along with their liberty and peace.
ReplyDeleteIn the lines, “The vile insatiate despots dare, their thirst of power and gold unbounded” This is the French describing how the kings were and how greedy they were for power. Additionally, there’s a part in the anthem that says, “But freedom is our sword and shield, and all their arts are unavailing.” This lines explains how the people were ready to fight and rebel, which might also represent them wanting to capture the Bastille.
- c.h
La Marseilles is the French National Anthem which was created on April 24, 1792 by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. The French Revolution heavily influenced the National Anthem. “On Victory or death” could have made a reference to the Revolution because when they went against the government and the king, they were risking their lives for justice. “But man is man, and who is more?” This means that all men were created equal and should have the same rights. There should be no such thing as a king. “But freedom is our sword and shield”. This part of the anthem uses great symbolism. It says that the reason for all of this, and the reason for all this fighting are because they wanted freedom. The revolution inspired the song , the song came from the view of revolution, the spirit of the revolution, also the song encouraged the people, made people more excited, and advance of the revolution
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La Marseillaise was inspired by the French Revolution in the late 18th century. Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle was an amateur musician who composed an entire song about the ongoing war on April 24th, 1792. Ironically, Rouget de Lisle was a supporter of the monarch or royalist and was imprisoned in 1793. Later, he was released and went back to compose many other patriotic songs.
ReplyDeleteLa Marseillaise was banned twice both for the same reason the lyrics of the song encouraged ideals of revolution among the masses. It was later able to be played as a symbol for France. If you hear this anthem in France today, you will see how it evokes patriotic feelings in the citizens. The song was first sung in April 1792, and reached Marseille three months later. It's exciting theme was was an immediate success, and it was a battalion from marseille that sung the anthem in Paris that year. Hence the name Marseillaise was adopted. G.M.
The French Revolution had a major influence on the French national anthem. There are several lines that can be linked to the Revolution. The anthem is also very patriotic. The French national anthem also encourages change, and condemns the “Old Regime.” The anthem encourages a new path the country should take.
ReplyDeleteThe anthem shows citizens arming themselves to fight off the “Old Regime.” The line saying “On victory or death!” shows the determination of the French people to have a better life for themselves, it also shows that they would rather die than be oppressed. The anthem also speaks against a monarchy with the line “Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding” showing how the French people do not want a king to rule over them. The French people want a new beginning for France. They want change, and change is what they will get from the revolution.
-W.C.
The French Revolution was a time where major social inequality was occurring upon the people of the Third Estate. Liberty was needed among the people and this was among the many other reasons which caused the French Revolution to occur. The French National Anthem was inspired by the revolution. One night during the revolution, the French National Anthem was composed by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle. Lisle was a captain in the engineering ranks and was stationed in Strasbourg at the time. He was an amateur in creating music but somehow managed to to compose an entire song about the war that was occurring among the people of France.
ReplyDeleteThe Revolution inspired this song because the anthem when translated is all about the war. A stanza in the song goes, "To arms, citizens... Sacred patriotic love, Lead and support our avenging arms Liberty, cherished liberty, Fight back with your defenders! Under our flags, let victory Hurry to your manly tone, So that your dying enemies, See your triumph and our glory! This is stating how all these people are fighting for liberty and these people are fighting for a reform to result in the end of this blood thirst. The French Revolution is what caused the Natural Assembly to form. This resulted in the freedom and equality of all the people in the nation. This anthem is describing the battle and the result that was to come from it. So, it is the revolution that inspired this song to be written. It is this song that symbolizes the revolution as a whole and that had to occur to get France where they are today. Napoleon and King Louis each banned the anthem so that a revolution wouldn't arise again. This anthem was to capture the spirit of the country and is a reminder of the hard fight the country had in gaining freedom.
How did the French Rovolution inspire La Marseillaise?
ReplyDeleteThe French National anthem, La Marseillaise was inspired by the French Revolution.The lyric lines in the anthem had reflect how citizens view France situation, its government and it's revolution time period. I can tell the French was very angry about their King Louis and the indignation for the old regime. The La Marseillaise had also reflected the determination of French for the reformation.
" Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding,With hireling hosts, a ruffian band,Terrorize and desolate the land,While peace and liberty lie bleeding?" This lyric line shows the conflagration of the French people toward to their fatuous King and royalties. They've been working hard and paying skyhigh taxes for no freedom and the tears in family; also for the lied liberty. Another example in the line shows the anger toward to the royal family:" Now, now, the dangerous storm is rolling.Which treacherous kings confederate raise!" I can see during the French Revolution, the nationalities are raged of Queen Marie's shceme to align with Austria.
It inspired La Marseillaise (the French National Anthem) by the bravery shown in the Revolution. This anthem was composed the night of the French Revolution. It states, "freedom is our sword and shield" their freedom is their power. The French Revolution was a very important event and many people died and showed victory. This anthem defines that day.
ReplyDeleteThe anthem states, "like beasts of burden they would load us" and "like gods would bid their slaves adore". During the war they would fight like beasts and no mercy would be shown. During the French Revolution thousands and thousands of people got killed and to get liberty and peace, war must happen. This anthem defines bravery, glory, and victory. It is greatly influenced by the French Revolution that is why it was written that night.
It inspired La Marseillaise (the French National Anthem) by the bravery shown in the Revolution. This anthem was composed the night of the French Revolution. It states, "freedom is our sword and shield" their freedom is their power. The French Revolution was a very important event and many people died and showed victory. This anthem defines that day.
ReplyDeleteThe anthem states, "like beasts of burden they would load us" and "like gods would bid their slaves adore". During the war they would fight like beasts and no mercy would be shown. During the French Revolution thousands and thousands of people got killed and to get liberty and peace, war must happen. This anthem defines bravery, glory, and victory. It is greatly influenced by the French Revolution that is why it was written that night.
The French Revolution inspired the La Marseillaise because it expresses all the emotions of the French citizens as the French Revolution was occurring. Since it was written at this time the anthem expresses exactly what they were going through. The line “Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding” explains how they will fight against the tyrant known as the king. They want to fight for freedom. Even though they know it will cost lives it will be worth it in the end.
ReplyDeleteThe anthem also show how excited the citizens were to fight for this cause. This can be shown in the line “The dogs of war, let loose, are howling.” It shows they are pumped up to fight and they wanted to make a change. The anthem says “Too long the world has wept bewailing that falsehood's dagger tyrants wield” which explains how they have been waiting to long for this change. The citizens don’t want to live like that no more, they want change.
M.R.
The French Revolution had inspired many great works that support the idea of being free and equal as others. As quote in La Marseillaise:" But man is man, and who is more?" The French Revolution had shown people that all men are equal to each other and nothing more. People should take back what had been theirs all along——freedom. Also at the beginning of the La Marseillaise:" Your children, wives and white-haired grandsires. Behold.Behold their tears and hear their cries!" It's telling people that the French Revolution benefits, not only themselves, but also the future generation.
ReplyDelete"Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding,With hireling hosts, a ruffian band,Terrorize and desolate the land,While peace and liberty lie bleeding?”This showed men's unequal treatment at that specific time. As long as a man has power, he will always gets to do what he wanted and they'll call that as justice. Freedom are just around them and they should be proud and willing to fight for their own freedom. For better, or for worse.
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La Marseillaise was made during the French Revolution on April 24th, 1792. Frances National Anthem - La Marseillaise was written by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a captain of the engineers and amateur musician stationed in Strasbourg in 1792. The Anthem was played at banquets and then copies were made and given to others. After, they entered Paris singing this song, and to it they marched to the Tuileries on August 10th. It was then that the song was considered an icon that everyone used.
ReplyDeleteThe popularity of La Marseillaise gave it the fame it deserved. The Convention accepted it as the French national anthem in a decree passed July 14, 1795. Places like paris enjoyed it as well, so they used it. France finally had an anthem that was popular with volunteer army units from Marseillaise. 20 years later, La Marseillaise was banned for about 65 years because of the Revolutionary conflicts.
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La Marseillaise
ReplyDeleteThe French Revolution is a true inspiration to the song that became the national anthem, La Marseillaise. The French Revolution was a time of immense change. There were many hard battles, views and changes on hopes between people. The French, revolutionaries especially, spoke up for themselves for the first time, and showed the world that they meant business. La Marseillaise is a symbol of France representing the people and how together they fought long hard battles for their freedom.
La Marseillaise depicts the journey the revolutionaries took to reach their ultimate goal of being tyrant free and equal amongst each other. The verse in La Marseillaise, “Your children your wives your white-haired godsires, behold the tears and hear their cries, shall hateful tyrants, mischief breeding.” Is a great example of powerful energy that captivates its reader and reminds the revolutionaries what they were fighting for. It shows how painful and oppressive having a tyrant was and that it will scar and wound generations far after them if the absolute monarch was not taken out now. Another example “to arms to arms ye brave!” Shows that despite the challenges they will face in their fights to liberty they will have endless motivation to keep going forward. Thus, showing the powerful inspiration the French Revolution had on the national anthem La Marseillaise.
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