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“The Necklace”

“The Necklace”. Short Story By: Guy De Maupassant. Setting. Paris, 1800s Theme: Wealth, pride, suffering Point of View: Third person. Characters. Mathilde Loisel Married her husband because she thought he was the best she could do She wanted to be part of the higher social class

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“The Necklace”

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  1. “The Necklace” Short Story By: Guy De Maupassant

  2. Setting • Paris, 1800s • Theme: • Wealth, pride, suffering • Point of View: • Third person

  3. Characters • MathildeLoisel • Married her husband because she thought he was the best she could do • She wanted to be part of the higher social class • MsieurLoisel • Satisfied with his status • Madame Forrestier • MathildeLoisel’s friend • Higher class

  4. Plot • Introduction: • We learn about Mathilde’s unhappiness with her mediocre life. • Conflict: • M. Loisel (husband) brings home an invitation to a ball • Mathildeis upset because she has nothing to wear.

  5. Rising Action • Husband gives her money for a dress • She wants jewelry to go with the dress. • Borrows necklace from a wealthy friend • She has a great time at the ball. • Reality check • Climax: • The necklace is missing!

  6. Falling Action • Husband frantically looks for the necklace • Borrows money • He gets a second job to pay off the debt. • She has to work for the first time in her life… causing her to change • Ten years!

  7. Denouement • Mathilde meets Mme. Forestierand tells her what has happened • Forestier tells her that it was fake

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