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Questions and Answers
What is the main theme of the story 'The Necklace'?
What is the main theme of the story 'The Necklace'?
What does Mathilde Loisel borrow from her friend Madame Forestier?
What does Mathilde Loisel borrow from her friend Madame Forestier?
How does the life of Mathilde Loisel change after losing the necklace?
How does the life of Mathilde Loisel change after losing the necklace?
Study Notes
The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant
- The main theme of the story is the destructive nature of vanity and the consequences of living beyond one's means.
Mathilde Loisel's Situation
- Mathilde Loisel borrows a diamond necklace from her friend Madame Forestier to wear to a high-society party.
Consequences of Losing the Necklace
- After losing the necklace, Mathilde Loisel's life changes dramatically as she and her husband spend the next ten years repaying the debt to replace the necklace, leading to a life of poverty and hardship.
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Description
Test your knowledge of 'The Necklace' story by answering questions about its main theme, key events, and character actions.