Vocabulary
amounts of money
funds
act of figuring out an amount or price
calculations
The city in which "The Necklace" takes place.
Paris
The cause of Mme. Loisel's unhappiness at the beginning of "The Necklace".
She desires to be wealthy.
The technique illustrated by this passage: "...she would visualize elegant dinners with gleaming silver among tapestried walls..."
indirect characterization
untidy; messy
disheveled
most impressive; very worthy
grandest
The event where Mme. Loisel loses the necklace.
the ball
An effect of Mme. Loisel losing the diamond necklace.
a life of poverty and physical labor
(borrowing money to replace the necklace)
The conclusion that can be drawn about Mme. Loisel's character based on the life she wants to live.
She is materialistic.
coworkers; associates
colleagues
popular; stylish
fashionable
The name of Madame Loisel's rich friend.
The cause of Madame Loisel's astonishment at the end of the story.
She learns the necklace she borrowed was a fake.
The conclusion that can be drawn about M. Loisel based on his treatment of his wife.
He cares about his wife's happiness.
relating to low class; modest
humble
discussing the price of something
bargaining
Monsieur Loisel's place of employment.
The Ministry of Education
The effect of Monsieur Loisel giving his wife 400 francs.
She buys a beautiful dress.
(He is not able to purchase a hunting rifle.)
The technique illustrated by this passage “She was one of those pretty and charming girls, born as though fate had blundered over her…”
direct characterization
feeling sorrow or regret
rueful
shining brightly
resplendent
The name of the of currency used in France in the 19th century.
the franc
The cause of Mme. Loisel rushing out of the ball when it's over.
embarrassment over her plain, ordinary wrappings
The surprise ending of "The Necklace" is an example of this literary device.
irony