Where and when does the short story "The Necklace" take place?
Guy de Maupassant is considered to be one of the early masters of short stories.It is studied in English and world literature classes.The struggles of average people in French society and their efforts to get ahead are the subject of writings by Maupassant.There is a summary and analysis of "The Necklace."
There are three characters in the story: Madame Forestier, Monsieur Loisel, and Mathildeel.The main character is beautiful and social, and she wants expensive items to match her taste.She can't afford the clothing, accessories, and household items that she wants because she was born into a clerk's family.
The man who is happy with his life is Monsieur Loisel.He tries to make Mathilde happy by inviting her to a fancy party.Madame Forestier is a friend of Mathilde.Mathilde is jealous of her because she is wealthy.
The invitation to the Ministry of Education's formal party presented to Mathilde by Monsieur Loisel will make her happy because she will be able to mingle with high society.Mathilde is upset because she doesn't have a gown that she can wear to the event.
Monsieur Loisel was swayed into offering to pay for a new dress by Mathilde's tears.400 Swiss Francs is what Mathilde is asking for.Monsieur Loisel was going to use the money he had saved on a gun for hunting but decided to give it to his wife.Madame Forestier is near the date of the party.A friend's jewelry box has a diamond necklace in it.
The ball is in the hands of Mathilde.When the couple returns home, Mathilde is sad about the state of her life compared to the fairy-tale party.She panicked when she realized she had lost the necklace Madame Forestier gave her.
Madame Forestier was not told that Mathilde lost the original necklace when the Loisels replaced it.To afford a similar necklace, they go into debt.The Loisels will live in poverty for the next 10 years.Mathilde and Monsieur Loisel have debts that need to be paid.From a decade of hardship, Mathilde's beauty has faded.
Madame Forestier and Mathilde meet on the street.Madame Forestier was shocked when she realized it was her.Madame Forestier was told by Mathilde that she lost the necklace, replaced it, and worked for 10 years to pay for a substitute.Madame Forestier told Mathilde that the necklace she had lent her was not real.