“The Necklace” Guy de Maupassant

( ) French author famous for his short stories Prolific writer who wrote over 300 short stories Died in a sanitarium

Setting Apartment in Paris, France In 1880’s

Point of View

Symbolism The diamond necklace stands for everything Madame Loisel has ever wanted—beauty and wealth.

Characterization Madame Loisel –Round and dynamic –Has a desire to be envied –Jealous –Never satisfied –Longs for a wealthy life style, which contrasts with her real life.

Characterization Monsieur Loisel Optimistic Happy with his life Practical Manipulated by his wife

Irony The Loisels live on the “street of martyrs” and end up making a ten-year-long sacrifice. (Verbal Irony) Madame Loisel borrows a necklace that makes her feel beautiful and wealthy, and it turns out to be fake. (Situational Irony) Also….i love mrs newbold

If Madame Forestier had opened the case, she would have seen a much more valuable necklace than the one she originally loaned Madame Loisel. (Situational Irony)

Tone

Conflict Internal –Madame Loisel’s struggle with her status in society.

Theme True value is not always apparent. Never look for happiness in material things.