Character & Plot
Who did the story Describe as "Prettier than all other woman, elegant gracious smiling and full of of joy"
Madame Loisel
what is the theme for mathiledte not being happy with anything she has
greed
The necklance itself is something that is one of these representing, greed false luxury and false superfucial beauty
symbloism
How does Mathilde lose the necklace after leaving the Ministry ball?
She loses it on the way home, likely while getting into a cab or walking in the cold.
who is the author of the short story?
Which Character has these traits
Kind, patient, and hardworking.
Monsieur Loisel
What character flaw prevents mathlide from telling the truth right away
pride
when the story hints the ball wont bring long erm happiness the author is using this device
foreshadowing
What does Monsieur Loisel do all night after Mathilde realizes the necklace is missing?
He walks the streets searching the entire route they took, going to the police and cab offices.
This story takes place where?
France
Wealthy, & Generous and cold
Madame Forestier
what theme is sown by the necklance looking like a fourtne? but not being one
Appearnce Vs Reality
the story is told from this perspective
third person
What big lie do the Loisels tell Madame Forestier to buy more time before replacing the necklace?
They claim the clasp broke and they are having it repaired.
what social class were monsiur loisell live as
Middle class
What was the turning point of the story?
maupassant uses the story to criticize societys obession with status and wealth which is a crique of what concept?
materialism
The shocking reveal at the very end is an example of what?
a twist ending
What drastic life change do the Loisels make to afford paying back their massive loans?
move to a cheap attic apartment, and work extra jobs.
What type of literray movement which focuses on showcases real life hierarchy is used in this story
realism
How much was the loan taken out to pay for the necklance
36,000 francs
what is a quote/thematic lesson learned here
Ex: "you cant have your cake and eat it too"
honstey is the best policy
Maupassant describes Mathilde's modest apartment with cold, harsh details like "shabby walls" and "worn chairs" to contrast her grand fantasies. What literary technique uses vivid descriptive language that appeals to the senses
Answer: Imagery.
Where does Mathilde run into Madame Forestier ten years later to finally reveal the truth?
At the Champs-Élysées park
how much money did they have in savings?
17k