The Necklace

Mr. Loisel is a supportive and caring husband to Mathilde in "The Necklace." He goes to great lengths to make Mathilde happy, such as giving her money for a dress she wants to wear to a fancy event. He is also patient and understanding, even when faced with challenges caused by Mathilde's actions.

She learns how to work hard and to be proud of what you can earn from that hard work. At the beginning of the story, we see a petulant, whiny woman who is dissatisfied with everything around her, and always wanting more. But, she does little more than whine about it, and never thinks of using her own ingenuity to better her station in life. At the end of the story, she has spent ten years of her adult life living a much altered lifestyle. She "came to know what heavy housework meant and the odious cares of the kitchen...and dressed like a woman of the people." Of her hard work, she is proud, and "she smiled with a joy that was at once proud and ingenuous" when she discovers that Madame Forestier was none the wiser about the necklace.

Another change in Madame Loisel is that she learns humility. She lived the life of a spoiled and proud woman before the necklace, and sat at ever meal and "thought of dainty dinners, of shining silverware". She pines to be with great people, at great balls, and to have a great house. At the end though, she is just a person working hard to earn her bread. Only once in a while does she pine, but more maturely. Instead of moping and whining she thinks, "What would have happened if she had not lost that necklace? Who knows? who knows? How strange and changeful is life!" She thinks of it as a life lesson, and goes about her work. She is humbled by her experiences, and no longer the materialistic woman she used to be.

In "The Necklace," Mathilde Loisel learns that the expensive necklace she borrowed was actually a fake. Don Trine acts with grace and forgiveness, offering to help Mathilde replace it by suggesting she visits a friend who has the means to purchase a similar necklace. His act of kindness contrasts with Mathilde's own actions throughout the story.

Yes, Mme Loisel and her husband are credible characters because they are portrayed realistically with flaws, desires, and motivations that make them relatable to readers. Despite their flaws, they act in a believable manner consistent with their personalities throughout the story.

The theme of "Buddies Bare Their Affection" revolves around friendship, loyalty, and understanding. The story highlights the importance of accepting friends for who they are and supporting them through their vulnerabilities and insecurities. It also emphasizes the value of open communication and expressing emotions in a healthy and supportive way.

The Loisels do not tell Madame Forestier that they lost the necklace because they were ashamed and afraid of the consequences. They were worried about how Madame Forestier would react to the news, given the value of the necklace and their inability to replace it. Additionally, they hoped they could somehow find a way to replace it without her ever finding out.

She can't accept the life that she has. She can't stand being middle class. In her mind she NEEDS to be rich and high class. She wants beautiful clothing and looks and she would do anything for it.

I assume you mean the story by Maupassant. Struck me vaguely Communistic- at least anti-capitalistic- Cinderella in Reverse gear.- Okay If I follow the story line, she lost the necklace ( en route to the party, at the ball itself- or coming home in a taxicab. There are no intimations of crime- or say- a power failure -cum crime wave- at the party itself. It is not directly stated in the story, but she may have been drunk- and that is why ( is this the Kopechne channel) she did not call up MMe Forestier- assuming they had phones- and this probably was the case- on return from the party- and when she first noticed the expensive (not knowing it was fake) item was missing. She may have been drunk. I don't know how careless one could be to loose something of Hope-Diamond like value even if only a wearing copy. There is not intimation she was mugged, to use a modern term. it is not a crime short story.

It was revealed that the butler, Mr. Jenkins, stole the necklace of Madame Eve. He was caught on security cameras sneaking into her room and taking the necklace.

According to the jeweler the necklace was worth 40,000 francs; but they could have it for 36,000 francs; he would buy it back for 34,000 - obviously it wasn't really worth the original 40,000 & he hadn't been able to sell it.

In the story "The Little Willow," Lisby is depicted as a kind and caring character who shows compassion towards the old man and helps him overcome his loneliness. She is described as having a gentle demeanor and a nurturing personality, as seen in her efforts to bring joy to the old man's life by planting a willow tree. Lisby symbolizes hope and empathy in the narrative, highlighting the power of human connection and kindness.

Yes, French society does play a significant role in "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant. The story explores themes of social class, materialism, and the desire for wealth and status within the French bourgeoisie at the time. The protagonist's quest to maintain appearances in this society ultimately leads to her downfall.

Madame Loisel is portrayed as dissatisfied and unhappy with her social status. She yearns for a more affluent lifestyle and resents her lower-class existence, feeling that she is meant for more luxury and sophistication. She is materialistic and constantly dreams of a life filled with wealth and glamour.

Point of view in a short story is the perspective from which the story is told. It defines who is narrating the events and has a significant impact on the reader's understanding of the story. Point of view can be first person (using "I"), second person (using "you"), or third person (he, she, they).

Madame Loisel's friend tells her that the necklace she borrowed was a fake, not real diamonds. This revelation surprises Madame Loisel because she had spent years working to pay off a real diamond necklace that she thought she had lost.

"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant explores themes of materialism, social class, and the consequence of pride. The story follows the protagonist Mathilde Loisel who borrows a necklace to fit in at a high-society event, but later discovers it is fake. Through the necklace, Maupassant critiques the trap of appearances and the importance of honesty and humility.

Guy de Maupassant's mother's name was Laure Le Poittevin.

Madame Loisel borrows a diamond necklace from her friend Madame Forestier to wear to the party. She considers it her most valuable possession and believes it will make her stand out and elevate her social status at the event.

Mathilde and her husband spend ten years of their lives working in order to buy a new necklace, only to find out the original was a fake.

I guess the conflict could be seen as man vs self - Mathilde allows vanity, selfish pride and envy to cause her downfall. She makes one poor decision after another all in an attempt to appear to be something she is not. She foolishly spends 400 francs on an elegant gown to wear to a ball and borrows a necklace from a wealthy friend because she cannot bear to be seen in the company of wealthy women and appear to be "beneath" them in class.

She wants to appear to be of the upper, wealthy class, though she belongs to the middle class. She is so preoccupied with her appearance and her wishes and dreams to be like the women of higher society that she spends her husband's savings on a gown and borrows what she believes to be a diamond necklace of great value - and she is a great success at the ball. She is sought after and admired and she has a wonderful evening. Then, in her haste to leave the ball and not be seen in her inexpensive wraps (in sharp contrast to the ball gown and necklace she is wearing - and to the furs the other women are putting on as they prepare to leave) she loses the necklace.

She and her husband decide not to tell Mme Forestier (the friend from whom she borrowed the necklace). Instead, they use all the money they have and borrow even more to purchase a replacement. This drastically alters the course of their lives and it takes them 10 years to pay off their debt. In the end, she assumes the responsibility for what she has done and submits herself to poverty to pay for the necklace. She becomes part of the lower class.

Once the debt has been settled, she says she is glad. However, Mathilde Loisel still dreams about the night she went to the ball and remembers how admired she was. So, whether or not she has truly learned her lesson about envy and appearances, we can only guess.

MMe Forestier. It is a counterfeit wearing copy. She smugly does not inform social-climbing Mme Loisel ( la-zell it was pronounced when I had this in English) that it is a wearing copy. she loses it at the ball- exactly how is not stated- a phone call could have saved about sixty grand and a nose-dive into debt slavery and relative poverty.

summary of "The Hand",Guy de Maupassant

Madame Loisel's greatest character flaw was her vanity and obsession with material possessions. She was overly concerned with her social status and appearance, leading her to make irresponsible choices in pursuit of wealth and luxury.

Madame Loisel is depicted as vain, materialistic, and discontented with her lot in life. She is also portrayed as ambitious and yearning for a lifestyle of luxury and status beyond her means.

In De Maupassantâ??s 'The Necklace' the dialogue is one of lack. The protagonist is a narcissist who feels she is a victim because she is pretty but not rich. She has a taste for wealth and the fine things of life, but not the wealth, status or marriage to obtain them.