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    Most people know of the short story written by Guy de Maupassant‚ “The Necklace”‚ but under this short story‚ the author is also trying to convey to us something ironic that happened during his period. In the story‚ the author describes the vanity of a zilch through its protagonist. A not rich‚ but also needy lady‚ Mme. Loisel. To talk about the character of Mathilde Loisel‚ one needs to acknowledge a few quotes to understand her personality. Firstly‚ one can say she is very arrogant from a quote

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    Instructors Name English 102 October 31‚ 2013 Guy de Maupassant: The Necklace This short story is centered on Mathilde Loisel‚ a charming and beautiful young woman who was born in a less fortunate economic status. She met a young man from the Ministry of Education who would provide her with a very modest lifestyle. She was very dedicated to the concept of marriage‚ but often fantasizes of a grand elaborate dinners served on fine china and eating in the company of well to do friends. Grand thoughts

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    The Necklace

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    "The Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant tells of Mathilde Loisel who "by error of destiny" was born poor and winds up marrying a clerk. Mr. Loisel surprises Mathilde with an opportunity to taste the luxurious life for an evening and she unexpectedly bursts into tears because she has nothing to wear. Mr. Loisel agrees to buy her a gown and suggests that she borrow jewelry from her wealthy friend. The evening turns out to be a dream come true until the Loisels arrive home to find that the borrowed necklace

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    The Necklace‚ theme In today’s world‚ society has forgotten to appreciate what they have. In the story The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant‚ readers can establish that the theme is about not being something that you are not‚ and not taking things for granted. This theme can be observed throughout the story through the use of irony‚ symbolism‚ and imagery. These literary elements throughout the story help the reader comprehend and analyze the lessons learned from this story. The Necklace‚ was written

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    Appreciate What You Have Many people take what they have for granted. In "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant‚ we see how a girl experiences such a situation. The theme from " The Necklace" stated as "be grateful for what you have" is potrayed by the author with story elements and literary devices‚ such as irony and the inciting incident. To begin‚ the author from "The Necklace potrays the theme with irony and the inciting incident. For example‚ "Oh‚ my poor Mathilde! But mine was imitation. It was

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    the necklace Theme: the contrast between true values and false values .Mathilda was born into a family of clerks but she was not satisfied with her position in life. She wanted to be a wealthy lady. She complained constantly over the simple life her husband provided for her. She felt she was born to be sought after and should have the luxuries of life. She is ungrateful to her husband although he provides her with a furnished apartment‚ sufficient food and even a maid. This ingratitude is highlighted

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    de Maupassant. He is a short story writer‚ novelist‚ journalist‚ poet‚ dramatist‚ and travel writer. One of his short stories is The Necklace. In any literary work it is necessary to have characters‚ whether it is major or minor‚ round or flat. Character development gives the reader insight of what they are reading. Looking at Guy de Maupassant’s piece The Necklace‚ characters are well portrayed by Guy de Maupassant thus giving the reader the opportunity to determine if they are round or flat characters

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    In The Necklace‚ Guy De Maupassant uses various methods and techniques in order to present the main character‚ Mathilde Loisel In The NecklaceMathilde Loisel is presented as a hopeful ‘Glamour girl’. She finds the idea of glamour and the pretty and expensive gifts that come with it very appealing‚ however‚ unfortunately for her; she was not born into a life of wealth or money. Rather than living the life of her dreams‚ she gets married to a ‘little clerk’ husband in an upstairs apartment‚ which

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    Matthew Choco June 16‚ 2015 11-D#5 Mr. James Nicolay The Necklace The short story titled "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant is a story of deep sympathetic connection with Mathilde‚ as she struggles with the true cost of wealth after losing the necklace her friend lent her during the party. Guy de Maupassant illustrates his understanding of wealth as merely an aesthetic part of a person is seen emphasized inside Mathilde’s struggles‚ and we see that the conflict of the

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    Richard Tolbert Lisa Hamilton December 7‚ 2012 Dual Enrollment Literature The Necklace Analysis Have you ever wanted to be rich but at the time you couldn’t be and would do anything to look like you were? Guy de Maupassant writes about who a woman named Mathilde which wanted to live the life which she was out of her means. In the short story‚ “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant‚ he uses the symbol of a necklace‚ characterization‚ and foreshadowing to describe a woman who wanted to live the high

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