"The Necklace" exemplifies the greed that all of us feel at one time or another in our own lives. Based on the story and character of Mathilde Loisel, I feel that she could represent the traits of many of us in the world today. Even though Mathilde was born with natural beauty she was still in need of more in her mind to make her feel whole and desirable by others in her community. She was born to a life of poverty and she felt that there was no way out of her wretched life unless she could marry into wealth. Unfortunately, she was only able to wed a lowly clerk to the Minister of Education. In my eyes Mathilde had a narrow vision and belief that her fame and best fortunes could only come from someone else's wealth and doings. Never, until the end of the short story, did she even contemplate reaching for the wealthier lifestyle through her own hard work and accomplishments. However, as we saw in the twist of the irony near the end of the short story she had to overcome the debts with extremely hard work and efforts. Furthermore she put her husband in a very stressful and demanding lifestyle by working three jobs to overcome the debt that ensued from Mathilde's miscalculations and misplaced expectations.
Many times we overlook the payoff of our own efforts and hard work that would give us greater gratifications and more solid beliefs in one's self. Too many times we, like Mathilde, solely rely on others to give us material things to overcome our own shortcomings. Throughout the short story several people went out of their way to attempt to make Mathilde feel more assured and peaceful with her own being. However, little did Mathilde know that some of the material things that she was given were cosmetic in nature, none more so then her much adorned necklace that she wore to the formal party hosted by the Minister of Education. It wasn't enough for Mathilde to be granted a nice dress of 400 francs, which she herself admitted would be a valuable and worthy dress to wear to the formal party.
Mathilde Loisel is a protagonist that can be described as a dynamic character. ... One of those pretty and charming girls Mathilde Loisel a dynamic character portrays to be very unhappy. ... Loisel borrow a diamond necklace but unfortunately Mrs. Loisel misplaces the necklace. ... After he pays for the necklace Mathilde returns the necklace back to Mrs. ...
"The Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant tell a story of a materialistic woman named Mathilde Loisel who is "one of those pretty and charming" but always dreams of luxury and wealth. ... However, the story actual shows how Mathilde Loisel had improved. Mathilde Loisel's family is not rich, so the luxury life that she wished for which she couldn't have make she always feel "suffered ceaselessly" (345). ... After losing the diamond necklace, Madam Mathilde became stronger, prouder and happier. Finding a replacement for the lost necklace is hard, working to pay...
The Metamorphosis of Mathilde Loisel In de Maupassant's "The Necklace," Mathilde Loisel is somewhat like a butterfly. ... Living in high-class society is the fantasy of Mathilde Loisel. ... Loisel, is a poor clerk. ... Loisel uses the inheritance his father left him plus some money he borrows to replace the necklace. ... But for the people who have read "The Necklace," they will see a different metamorphic change, which has occurred, on the inside of Mathilde Loisel....
Mathilde Loisel In "The Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant the protagonist character is Mathilde Loisel. ... Loisel gives up his summer savings in order to afford a new dress for Mathilde but when the night comes she is not completely pleased so Mathilde borrows a beautiful diamond necklace from a wealthy friend, Jeanne. After a wonderful night of beauty and admiration the necklace is lost. ... Loisel. ... Loisel finally was able to talk to Jeanne she found out the necklace she had lost was only costume jewelry. ...
Irony Isolates Character In "The Necklace," Guy de Maupassant deliberately attempts not to show the significance of the diamond necklace to express irony through out the story. He uses irony to isolate the main character, Mathilde Loisel. ... Maupassant uses various situations through the story to reflect the changes of what Mathilde Loisel goes through concerning her attitudes, desires, and self-acceptance related towards her formal and new life. Mathilde Loisel attitude towards her social ranking makes her feel cheated in life. ... Math...
Mathilde Loisel, as the main character of the story, is truly believable. ... Throughout the story of "The Necklace" Mathilde Loisel's discontent with her average life is evident. ... Losing the necklace plays a significant role in Mathilde's pride. ... Had she stopped to think, Mathilde Loisel may have realized that there was some risk in borrowing a necklace that she thought was so expensive. ... Mathilde Loisel's ultimate downfall is caused by her pride. ...
The protagonist, Mathilde Loisel, shows many characteristics that bring about her downfall. ... Maupassant describes Mathilde Loisel's character as very greedy. ... Mathilde is also vain and manipulative. ... Then she discovers a necklace of diamonds, tries it on and is very happy at the sight of herself. ... Loisel instructs Mathilde to write to her friend saying that she has broken the clasp of the necklace and that it is being fixed. ...
Mathilde Loisel and Amanda Winfield grew up poor, for they never had the best clothes, jewels, and were not "popular. ... Ramsey Thesis Statement: Mathilde Loisel and Amanda Wingfield both share some of the same qualities. ... " 2) Mathilde Loisel "She had no clothes, no jewels, no nothing.... Textual Evidence from text #1: 1) Mathilde Loisel "Why darling I thought you'd be pleased, for you never go out." 2) Mathilde Loisel "Nothing, only I haven't got a dress so I can't go....
The short story "The Necklace", by Guy de Maupassant shows how the main character Mathilde wants to live the rich life. ... Loisel's (Mathilde) wants the most. ... Mathilde borrowed a beautiful diamond necklace for the ball. ... When Mathilde goes to take off her necklace she realizes that it is gone. ... Mathilde and her huband go to different jewlery stores to find a necklace to replace the one that was lost. ...
