Theme
What is the message of the story called?
Theme
Who is the main character in "The Necklace"?
Madame Loisel
How is Mathilde Loisel described at the beginning of the story?
She longs for a better life and she likes material items.
What is the setting of "The Necklace"?
Takes place in Paris
What do we call the lesson learned at the end of the story?
Moral
What does Mathilde Loisel desire most in her life?
Riches and a lavish lifestyle.
Who is Mathilde's husband? Does he support her or no?
Monsiuer Loisel; yes he supports her by working hard and trying to provide a good life for her.
What does Mathilde do to prepare for the ball?
Borrows a diamond necklace from her friend.
How does a theme differ from the subject of a story?
Theme is the lesson or message and subject is the topic of a story.
What event leads to the main conflict of the story, "The Necklace"?
Madame Loisel wanting to borrow a diamond necklace so she fits in at the ball.
What is the role of Madame Forestier in the story?
She lets Madame Loisel borrow a diamond necklace.
How does the story illustrate irony?
All Mathilde wanted was to be rich, so she borrows a diamond necklace and loses it. Only to find out the necklace was fake.
What is a theme of "The Necklace"?
Pride can make us fall.
Money can't buy happiness.
What does the Necklace symbolize in the story?
Money/Wealth
How does Mathilde's character change throughout the story?
Answers will vary.
What is the climax of the story?
Losing the necklace
Identify a theme of "The Necklace" and explain its significance.
Answers will vary.
How does the ending to "The Necklace" contribute to its theme?
The necklace was fake; if she wasn't concerned about money she would have never been put into this position.
What does Mathilde's reaction to her situation reveal about her character?
She is empathetic because she wants to repay for the necklace she lost.
Describe the resolution of the story.
Mathilde works for 10 years to pay off the debt she owed from borrowing the necklace.