The Necklace: Multiple Characteristics Of Greed

Greed is the desire for more, we are always exposed to materialistic things that we feel we need and once we attain them it is supposed to make us feel happier and gives us a sense of accomplishment. Greed is a need for more, where even more is never enough. Greed can never be satisfied, once that desire is fulfilled another desire takes it place therefore it is very destructive and can be the downfall in many peoples life. The author of the novel The Necklace uses the main character Mathilde Loisel to depict multiple characteristics of greed. Mathilde is described as being beautiful woman who wants, so badly, to be a part of the upper class. She is longing for things above her social status to the point where she is disappointed in her husband