What modifications were made during the creation process of "The Burghers of Calais"? What spirit is reflected?

At that time, the municipal authorities read the draft of "The Burghers of Calais" and thought it was too sad and wanted Rodin to revise it. However, Rodin was not satisfied with the usual convention of making monuments to heroes. He tried to reproduce the truth of the events of that year, so he did not make any major changes. This work has innovative significance in terms of its structure, its understanding of monumental images, and its elaboration of heroic figures, showing the brilliance of Rodin's art. Later, due to insufficient funds, there were repeated delays. It was not until 10 years later, in 1895, that the sculpture was officially unveiled in the Place de Richier in Calais. Today, as long as we face "The Burghers of Calais", we seem to be able to feel that generous and tragic history, as well as Rodin's great and noble rational spirit.