The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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Match the characters with their descriptions:

The Necklace = The protagonist of the story Madame Forestier = The owner of the necklace that Mathilde borrows Monsieur Loisel = Mathilde's husband Madame Jeanne = Mathilde's friend who lends her the necklace

Match the following items with their significance in the story:

The necklace = Symbol of wealth and social status The ball gown = Symbol of aspiration and desire for a better life The borrowed necklace = Cause of the protagonist's hardship The invitation to the ball = Catalyst for the protagonist's dissatisfaction

Match the following emotions with their manifestations in the story:

Envy = Mathilde's feelings towards wealthy women at the ball Regret = Monsieur Loisel's sentiment after the ball Desperation = Madame Forestier's reaction when Mathilde confesses about the lost necklace Hopelessness = The protagonist's state after losing the necklace

Match the following themes with their representation in the story:

<p>Social class and wealth = Central theme throughout the narrative Self-deception = The protagonist's perception of her own social standing Sacrifice = Monsieur Loisel's actions for Mathilde's happiness Fate and destiny = Influence on the protagonist's life choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following literary devices with their examples in the story:

<p>Irony = The reveal about the necklace's true value Foreshadowing = Hints about the necklace's importance early in the narrative Symbolism = The necklace's representation of materialism and social status Character development = Changes in Mathilde's personality throughout the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character Analysis

  • Match characters with their descriptions to understand their roles and personalities in the story.

Significance of Items

  • Identify the importance of items in the story, exploring how they relate to the plot and characters.

Emotional Manifestations

  • Analyze how emotions are expressed in the story, looking at the ways in which characters display and respond to feelings.

Thematic Representation

  • Examine how themes are presented in the story, considering how they are developed and resolved through the narrative.

Literary Devices

  • Identify and explore the use of literary devices in the story, such as symbolism, imagery, and foreshadowing, and their effects on the narrative.

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