tell me the whole story of "the necklace" by Guy de Maupassant.
The story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant revolves around a woman named Mathilde Loisel and the events that unfold after she borrows a necklace from a wealthy friend, Madame Forestier.
Mathilde, the protagonist, is described as a beautiful but discontented young woman who yearns for a glamorous and luxurious lifestyle. However, her modest means hinder her from achieving the social status she craves. She is married to a simple clerk named Monsieur Loisel, who does his best to provide for their needs.
One evening, Monsieur Loisel presents Mathilde with an invitation to a grand ball held by the Ministry of Education. Ecstatic at the thought of attending such a prestigious event, Mathilde becomes consumed with finding the perfect outfit and accessories to match. However, she is distraught when she realizes she does not possess any fine jewelry. This predicament pushes her to seek help from her wealthy friend, Madame Forestier.
Madame Forestier graciously allows Mathilde to choose a necklace from her collection. Mathilde selects a beautiful diamond necklace, feeling ecstatic to finally have a piece of jewelry that befits her ambitions. The night of the ball, Mathilde shines and captivates everyone with her beauty. However, her joy is short-lived when she realizes, upon returning home, that the necklace is missing.
Rather than admitting the loss to Madame Forestier, Mathilde and her husband borrow a considerable sum of money to replace the necklace. They then embark on a desperate search for an identical necklace. Mathilde begins to work tirelessly, sacrificing her once-cherished beauty and social life in order to repay the debt.
Years pass, and the Loisels live in poverty, burdened by their debt. Eventually, Mathilde encounters Madame Forestier by chance, still radiant and wealthy. Overcoming her pride, Mathilde reveals the truth about the lost necklace to her friend. To her surprise, Madame Forestier confesses that the necklace was a fake, worth far less than what Mathilde believed.
Devastated, Mathilde realizes that all her hardship and suffering were in vain. The story ends with a twist, highlighting the profound consequences of pride and vanity. Mathilde learns the hard way that her desire for material wealth and social status has led her down a path of ruin and despair.
Which statement best explains why the girl is unhappy?(1 point)
Responses
because she does not get along with her classless family
because she does not get along with her classless family
because she is not beautiful enough to get a rich husband
because she is not beautiful enough to get a rich husband
because her family refused to help her find a good match for a husband
because her family refused to help her find a good match for a husband
because she feels she deserved to marry a man above her class
The statement "because she feels she deserved to marry a man above her class" best explains why the girl is unhappy in "The Necklace."
How does Madame Loisel react to the invitation?(1 point)
Responses
She is upset because she does not have anything appropriate to wear.
She is upset because she does not have anything appropriate to wear.
She is upset because she does not know how to act at a ball.
She is upset because she does not know how to act at a ball.
She is excited because she always wanted to go to a ball.
She is excited because she always wanted to go to a ball.
She is nervous because her ball gown is old and used.
The statement "She is excited because she always wanted to go to a ball" best describes Madame Loisel's reaction to the invitation in "The Necklace".
are you sure
Apologies for the incorrect response. In "The Necklace," Madame Loisel is actually upset because she does not have anything appropriate to wear.
Why is the borrowed necklace so important to Mathilde?(1 point)
Responses
because it will distract from her shabby old dress
because it will distract from her shabby old dress
because it will convince oters that she is someone else
because it will convince oters that she is someone else
because she will look as though she belongs at the party
because she will look as though she belongs at the party
because she will have the opportunity to steal it