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The Necklace

The Necklace. Guy de Maupassant. “The Necklace”. Guy de Maupassant 1856 – 1893 Best known short story writer in the world Realistic stories that capture the surprising and sometimes u nfortunate twists and turns of life. “The Necklace”.

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The Necklace

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  1. The Necklace Guy de Maupassant

  2. “The Necklace” • Guy de Maupassant 1856 – 1893 • Best known short story writer in the world • Realistic stories that capture the surprising and sometimes unfortunate twists and turns of life

  3. “The Necklace” • “The Necklace” – a middle-class woman’s dreams of becoming part of the social elite suddenly turn into a nightmare. • What could go wrong with wanting to be someone you’re not?

  4. “The Necklace” • Theme • Gives you insight about life • Sometimes conveyed directly • Sometimes conveyed indirectly • Experiences of the characters • Through the events and setting of the work • Through the use of literary devices, etc

  5. “The Necklace” • Think of a time when a simple or surprising discovery had a lasting impact on your life. Some discoveries are pleasant and enriching, while others are not. How can we learn from both types?

  6. “The Necklace” • About how many times a day do you think you look in the mirror? Why do we care so much about our physical appearance when it has so little to do with what we are really like on the inside?

  7. “The Necklace” • Can a very beautiful or handsome person be dishonest or mean on the inside? Can an ordinary-looking person be intelligent, generous, and kind? • Main message to take from this – we care about our appearances, but we are often fooled by them.

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