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    The bind of Monsieur and Madame Loisel in “The Necklace” was forced‚ unfair‚ and unrequited. It was not based off of affection or attraction‚ it was a forced marriage: “ Forced marriages were a tradition in 19th century France; which is when the book was written”. Since it was an arranged marriage; the Loisels did not love each other too much‚ they would commence to truly love each other after years. Mathilde clearly did not love each him: “Mathilde probably married at 14-16 years” by virtue of it

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    ’The Gift of the Magi’ by O. Henry and ’The Necklace’ by Guy de Maupassant are two short stories that share some similarities. Namely‚ they are both ironic. The two main characters in both also happen to be husband and wife and make sacrifices for their spouse. The husband in ’The Necklace’ is a ’thrifty clerk’ who doesn’t like to spend too much money. After implored by his wife‚ he gives her the money that he saved up for a rifle so she could buy a nice dress instead. The husband in ’The Gift

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    Moral of the Necklace

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    The Necklace Does "The Necklace" have a moral? What is it‚ if it does? The Necklace has many hidden morals‚ one of which is to not be greedy and search for things that you are not capable of getting. Mathilde kept searching for wealth even when she knew that her husband was not capable of doing so. She borrowed the necklace knowing that it makes her seem wealthier that she is‚ because that’s how she wanted people to perceive her. So the story also tells us not to live by how people think of us

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    "The Necklace" Most people know the age-old proverb that says‚ "Money does not buy happiness." It has been said and displayed in thousands of different ways over the course of time‚ but for some odd reason‚ mankind still cannot grasp onto those words of truth. Many people are overtaken by the combination of obsession with wealth and the fear of mediocrity in life‚ which‚ inevitably‚ leads to a realization that true happiness in life consists of more than what money could ever buy. These realizations

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    The Gift of The Magi and The Necklace writing assignment 5th period In these stories‚ the relationship between the Young’s and the Loisel’s are very different. The treatment in the relationships are different‚ also how each other feels about one another. The wives values are also different and husbands also. Although they have many differences‚ the two stories are also alike in many ways. In Della and Jim’s relationship‚ each of them value each other the same. Both care for one another and

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    Guy de Maupassant in the short story‚ “The Necklace”‚ demonstrates that if one is unsatisfied with their life‚ they will ask for more and make sure they are not unsatisfied with what they have. Maupassant supports his message by using characterization of Monsieur Loisel when she was grieving for more in her middle-class life. An example of Monsieur Loisel characterization is “She grieved incessantly‚ feeling that she had been born for all the little niceties and luxuries of living” (28). This story

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    about the Bibles perspective and say about these problems? What about the historical context of a very popular short story‚ “The Necklace” and the morals (which would be greed and materialism) that this story teaches? So maybe society has more to talk about than what kind of makeup was worn during the event of the Oscars. The Historical context‚ The twist from The Necklace‚ and the obsession over items and greed is growing and becoming more common. What are the issues of greed and materialism anyway

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    Receiving A Necklace

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    What is the meaning of a necklace? Why would someone put this accessory around their neck and then place within it special significance? A necklace doesn’t provide water in a drought‚ like a tap‚ or protection in football‚ like shoulder pads; it only decorates. Receiving a cross necklace after your confirmation in the methodist church is a big step in the religious journey. This necklace has seen more than just the inside of my shirt. Although there are thousands of variety between each chain and

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    “The Necklace” The Epilogue By Robynn Jackson “Oh poor‚ poor‚ Mathilde‚ I’m so sorry. My necklace was false and only worth 500 francs at the most!” I saw the words leave Madame Forestier’s lips. I heard them as well. I just couldn’t quite comprehend them. I had to let them sink in. “What exactly do you mean?” My face‚ completely‚ dry of tears‚ began to redden with rage. “Well‚” She began snootily. “Obviously‚ my necklace wasn’t worth 36‚000 francs. It was barely worth 550. Any idiot could

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    Greed in the Necklace Since time immemorial‚ the desire for wealth has been a natural and ubiquitous feeling. This is apparent in The Necklace. While Malthilde is attractive‚ lives in a middle class home‚ and has a caring husband‚ her desire for wealth destroys any contentment she might have. When she goes to a party‚ she borrows a diamond necklace from a rich friend so that at least she will look rich. Tragically‚ she loses the necklace. To cover up‚ she buys her friend a new necklace‚ but has to

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