The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

A sum of money or property that a woman brings to her husband at marriage.

The perspective from which a story is told.

A brief summary of the main points of a text.

The feeling of wanting something you don't have, especially something that belongs to someone else.

To dream about something that is unlikely to happen.

A formal written invitation to an event.

To feel extreme happiness and excitement.

A feeling of displeasure or annoyance.

A state of being sad or unhappy.

The style in which a story is told. It focuses on how the characters feel or what they think.

A valuable object made of precious metals or stones that people wear for decoration.

A person who is wealthy or has a high social status.

A piece of clothing worn for a special event, especially one long enough to reach the floor.

To be able to use something that isn't yours for a short time.

A box used for storing and organizing jewelry.

A type of gemstone that shines brightly.

Mathilde wants to go to a party but doesn't have a necklace to wear with her dress. She is envious of her friend's necklace and borrows it to impress everyone at the party.

Mathilde has a wonderful time at the party, dancing and enjoying herself. She feels confident and attracts attention from everyone.

After the party, Mathilde realizes that she has lost her friend's necklace. She's devastated and worried about the consequences.

Mathilde's husband and she search everywhere for the necklace, but they can't find it. They retrace their steps and desperately try to find it.

Despite their efforts, they can't find the necklace. Mathilde's anxiety and fear grow, adding to her husband's stress.

The incident with the necklace weighs heavily on Mathilde and her husband, causing them significant stress and hardship.

The events surrounding the necklace cause a lot of emotional turmoil for Mathilde and her husband, making them feel older and burdened.

Mathilde's desire to impress at the party, combined with her envy and a careless attitude, led to the loss of the necklace and the subsequent consequences.

After losing the necklace, Mathilde's husband is desperate to replace it. He's willing to go to great lengths to acquire the money, even borrowing from loan sharks and selling his inheritance.

The lost necklace caused significant financial hardship for Mathilde and her husband. They went into debt and had to make major sacrifices to afford its replacement.

To fully repay their debt and the accumulated interest, Mathilde and her husband worked tirelessly for ten years. This period was marked by constant struggle and hardship for the family.

In an effort to manage their finances, Mathilde and her husband cut back on expenses, selling their possessions, and even firing their maid. The once comfortable life of Mathilde is reduced to living a simple, frugal existence.

The necklace had a powerful impact on Mathilde's life. It was a symbol of her desire for extravagance and a reminder of her folly in borrowing it.

The loss of the necklace represents Mathilde's desire for a life of extravagance and her willingness to go to great lengths to portray an image of wealth. This ultimately leads to significant hardship for her and her husband.

Despite facing significant hardship, Mathilde maintains a strong spirit and doesn't let the burden of debt break her, showing resilience and a determination to overcome her mistakes.

The necklace serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and the far-reaching consequences of falsehoods. It also highlights the contrast between appearances and reality.

Mme. Loisel's thoughts reveal her sense of relief and satisfaction that she's finally free from the financial burden of the fake diamond necklace.

Mme. Loisel is proud and happy that Mme. Forestier never knew about the replacement necklace. She enjoys the fact that her friend will never know the truth about the lost original.

Mme. Forestier is shocked to discover that Mathilde replaced her fake, inexpensive necklace with a real diamond one. She feels sympathy for Mathilde's sacrifices.

The diamond necklace that Mathilde borrowed was actually a fake, made of cheap materials.

Mme. Loisel's struggles and sacrifices over the past ten years were all for nothing. She worked hard to replace the necklace, but the original was worth very little.

Mme. Loisel expresses her resentment towards Mme. Forestier because her friend's necklace was the catalyst for the hardship she and her husband endured.

The story demonstrates the potential for a small, seemingly insignificant object to have a significant impact on people's lives. The necklace served as a trigger for Mme. Loisel's desire for a better life, leading to her struggles and ultimately, a mistaken sacrifice.