Identity Creation In The Necklace

Identity Creation One should look at themselves through another’s eyes. Imagine what is thought of them, if the other finds good characteristics inside. Everybody wants to be defined as having a good identity, but it is up to the person to make that happen. Identity is as important as religion because in order to share their testimony to save another, it starts with their identity, which should be in the Lord.

Part of one’s identity is their desires. In The Necklace, Matilda pursues praise from others. In order to fulfill that desire, Matilda gets expensive jewelry and clothes. The author expresses how Matilda’s desires did not keep her happy. She ended up selling all of her family’s savings to prevent guilt. That act shows how little care she has of others and how selfish she is for losing the necklace and running to her family again for help. Maupassant states “Matilda runs her fingers over a pearl necklace and a golden brooch, then hesitates. Is there anything else?” (Maupassant 2) She showed little appreciation after her friend was so kind to help her out.

Another part of one’s identity is relationships with friends and family. In Fish Cheeks, Amy is embarrassed because of her family’s culture. The author expresses how she was ashamed of the way her family hosted the dinner.
In Fish Cheeks, when Amy’s parents said they invited the minister’s family out for dinner, she lost her mind. She worried about how they would appear and what the family would think. Amy ends up wanting to be someone she’s not. Tan states “ When I found out that my parents had invited the minister’s family over, I cried. What would they think of our shabby chinese Christmas or noisy relatives lacking american manners?” (Tan 1) When Amy heard the news, she cried. She was unable to control herself and just try to have a nice time with them. There were other ways she could have handled it, and crying like a child was a poor