Vocabulary
What is a dowry?
Money or property a bride brings to her marriage.
Why is Mathilde unhappy at the start of the story?
She wants a luxurious life.
Who is the main character in The Necklace?
Mathilde
What is one theme in The Necklace?
Appearances can be deceiving.
What is situational irony?
An unexpected outcome.
Define vanity based the story.
Excessive pride in one’s appearance or achievements
What does Mathilde borrow from her friend?
A diamond necklace.
What does Mathilde’s husband bring home that excites her at first?
An invitation to a formal party/ball
What type of conflict is Mathilde facing when she’s unhappy with her life?
Internal conflict.
What’s ironic about the necklace being fake?
She ruined her life for nothing worked & 10 years to repay something worthless.
What does consequence mean?
The result or effect of an action
What event does Mathilde attend with the necklace?
A fancy ball or party.
How does Mathilde feel when she first sees herself at the ball?
Beautiful, admired, and finally satisfied with her appearance
What external conflict is shown in the story?
Mathilde vs. society or herself.
What is verbal irony?
Saying the opposite of what you mean.
What is symbolism?
Using an object to represent a deeper idea
What does Mathilde and her husband do to replace the necklace?
Buy a real one and spend 10 years repaying it.
What does the couple do after they lose the necklace?
They replace it by borrowing money and work for 10 years to pay off the debt
How does the theme relate to vanity?
Her vanity causes her downfall.
Which type of irony relies on the audience knowing more than the character?
Dramatic Irony
What is an archetype?
A typical character or situation that represents universal patterns.
What is the twist ending?
The necklace was a fake.
How does the story use the necklace as a symbol of Mathilde’s downfall?
The necklace represents false wealth and leads to her ruin, showing how chasing appearances can destroy real happiness
Explain how the necklace is symbolic in the story.
Represents false appearances and misplaced values.
Why is Mathilde’s pride an example of irony?
She wanted to appear rich and ended up poorer than before.