1. The Necklace

2. Characterization Process or technique by which an author develops characters

3. Direct Characterization Author or narrator tells readers what characters are like in the story Indirect Characterization Author allows readers to draw their own conclusions about characters

4. Character Motivation The reason behind a character’s actions

6. The Necklace by Guy Maupassant Setting – Paris, France Second half of the 19 th century At a time when birth determined a person’s class in society L’arc au soir—a Paris landmark (important place)

7. The Necklace by Guy Maupassant A view of Paris

8. The Necklace by Guy Maupassant Dresses women wore during the Victoria Era in France

9. Guy De Maupassant Published 1884 Maupassant was extremely successful during his lifetime and “The Necklace” was an instant success