In Guy de Maupassant's short story "The Necklace," Madame Loisel struggles to acquire a beautiful necklace to wear to a prestigious ball, feeling dissatisfied with her modest life. After borrowing a stunning diamond necklace from her wealthy friend, she enjoys the evening but loses the necklace afterward. The couple faces immense hardship as they work for ten years to repay the debt incurred from replacing the lost necklace, ultimately leading to their financial ruin and a stark realization about the illusions of wealth and status.
Her family struggled financially.
Because it symbolized their relationship with others. e.g. Gods and family
Annemarie hid Ellen's Star of David necklace in her pocket after Ellen and her family were taken away by the soldiers. Annemarie plans to return the necklace to Ellen once it is safe for them to reunite.
Maria's struggle to govern a house full of unruly childrenMaria's struggle to contend with a militaristic employer and lover.The VonTrapp family's struggle to resist and escape from Nazism.
Annemarie wearing Ellen's necklace symbolizes their friendship, trust, and unity, as well as their shared struggle and resistance against the Nazis during World War II. It also reflects their bravery and determination to stand together in the face of danger.
the diamond necklace was loose. And Mathilde buy a new one that look like with the lost one, the new necklace are worth of 40 thousands francs. But the lost diamond necklace was a paste and worth 500 francs only. But it's too late to known. :(
Jihad is struggle to earn life requirements for yourself and family, struggle to follow religion teachings and rules, and struggle to defend yourself, your land, your family and your religion against any attacks. Fatwa is the license and allowance to do (or say) something or not to do (or not to say).
the theme message is a how a twelve years old can struggle to get is family out of the jail
self portrait, struggle, neighborhood and family community
The pangalapang necklace is important in Ifugao culture as it is a symbol of wealth, social status, and beauty. It is traditionally worn by women during ceremonies and special occasions to showcase their family's prosperity and to display intricate craftsmanship. The necklace is also believed to offer protection and good luck to the wearer.
Tagalog of necklace: kuwintas
Ellen had to remove her necklace in order to blend in and avoid drawing attention to herself as she was trying to help her Jewish friend's family escape from the Nazis during World War II. The necklace would have identified her as not being part of the Jewish community and potentially put her friend's family in danger.