3 Questions
What is the main theme of the story 'The Necklace'?
The pursuit of wealth and social status
What does Mathilde Loisel borrow from her friend Madame Forestier?
A diamond necklace
How does the life of Mathilde Loisel change after losing the necklace?
She becomes impoverished and struggles
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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