How Does The Author Present Mathilde In The Necklace
Consider the ways in which the author presents Mathilde as a selfish, self-absorbed woman.
‘The necklace begins with a short paragraph describing Madame Mathilde Loisel, and her character. Though she was, ‘Pretty and charming’, Mathilde and her husband, a junior clerk, are not very well off financially, and therefore the couple live a modest lifestyle.
Mathilde’s selfish desires of a life of ‘refinement and luxury’, with servants and extravagant living conditions are somewhat alien to her simple routine and lifestyle.
Ashamed of her low social standing, Mathilde no longer visits an old friend, who has become rich and wealthy.
The author’s description of Mathilde would make her appear discontented with she had, and therefore immediately portrays a bad impression about Madame Loisel to the reader. However, this is only the start of the author’s distasteful view upon Madame Loisel’s attitude.
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Expecting his wife to be elated with the opportunity to experience her dream lifestyle for one night, Monsieur Loisel is let down greatly when Mathilde “tossed the invitation peevishly onto the table.” Furthermore Mathilde mutters:
“What earthly use is this to me?” Mathilde’s reaction is one of which expresses to the reader an extremely selfish nature, as later on in her conversation with her husband Mathilde reveals she simply has “nothing to wear.”
Mathilde goes on to ask her husband for four hundred francs he had been saving for a hunting trip the following year; “I can’t say precisely, but I daresay I could get by on four hundred francs.” This shows the reader that Mathilde doesn’t care for her husband’s plans.
Once again, the author would suggest Monsieur Loisel’s kind nature by giving her the money so ungrudgingly, as he says,
“Very well. I’ll give you your four hundred francs. But do make sure you get a decent
‘The necklace begins with a short paragraph describing Madame Mathilde Loisel, and her character. Though she was, ‘Pretty and charming’, Mathilde and her husband, a junior clerk, are not very well off financially, and therefore the couple live a modest lifestyle.
Mathilde’s selfish desires of a life of ‘refinement and luxury’, with servants and extravagant living conditions are somewhat alien to her simple routine and lifestyle.
Ashamed of her low social standing, Mathilde no longer visits an old friend, who has become rich and wealthy.
The author’s description of Mathilde would make her appear discontented with she had, and therefore immediately portrays a bad impression about Madame Loisel to the reader. However, this is only the start of the author’s distasteful view upon Madame Loisel’s attitude.
The author …show more content…
Expecting his wife to be elated with the opportunity to experience her dream lifestyle for one night, Monsieur Loisel is let down greatly when Mathilde “tossed the invitation peevishly onto the table.” Furthermore Mathilde mutters:
“What earthly use is this to me?” Mathilde’s reaction is one of which expresses to the reader an extremely selfish nature, as later on in her conversation with her husband Mathilde reveals she simply has “nothing to wear.”
Mathilde goes on to ask her husband for four hundred francs he had been saving for a hunting trip the following year; “I can’t say precisely, but I daresay I could get by on four hundred francs.” This shows the reader that Mathilde doesn’t care for her husband’s plans.
Once again, the author would suggest Monsieur Loisel’s kind nature by giving her the money so ungrudgingly, as he says,
“Very well. I’ll give you your four hundred francs. But do make sure you get a decent