How significant is the necklace in the story The Necklace?

Answer 1

"The Necklace", a short story written by Guy de Maupassant, tells the stor about a middle-class woman, Madame Mathilde Loisel, who aspires to become a part of a higher social class. She is married to a low-paid clerk who works hard to make her happy, however, despite his efforts, she is still constantly unhappy and discontented. The necklace featured in the title is her friend's diamond necklace, which she borrowed so that she has something to use for a particular party. Madame Mathilde lost the borrowed necklace during the party, and, instead of admitting to her friend what has transpired, she sought to replace the piece with a similar necklace that costed her 36,000 francs. This purchase caused her extreme poverty. After 10 years, however, she saw Madame Forrestier, the person who owned the necklace that she borrowed. She explained what has happened in the past and how she lived terribly after she has replaced the lost one, only to find out that the piece that she borrowed was an imitation that costed only 500 francs. The necklace could be considered the symbolism of her extreme desire to "fit in" with the higher ranks of the society, as well as the cause of her misfortunes and eventual poverty.

Answer 2

The necklace in the story "The Necklace" is a symbol of Madame Loisel's desire for wealth and social status. Its loss leads to her descent into poverty and hardship, highlighting the theme of the consequences of vanity and materialism. The necklace ultimately serves as a powerful lesson on the dangers of placing too much importance on material possessions.

Answer 3

40,000 francs, but they got a deal for 36,000

Answer 4

M Loisel thought the necklace was real so she replaced it with real stones but had she confessed that she lost it, she would have only had to pay the cost of a fake stone necklace.