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    Both passages “ The Necklace” and “ The Bet” have different character traits and behavior. In “ The Necklace”, De Maupassant (1884) reveal the character traits and behavior by using the dialogue about Mathile and Mr. Loisel. In “The Necklace”, De Maupassant(1884) uses behavior to show how Mathilde felt and acts throughout the story and he uses conceited to show that Mathilde character trait because she was very self-confidence and she was proud of herself. He also shows Mr.Loisel behavior throughout

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    In Guy De Maupassant's “the Necklace,” Mr. Loisel supports his wife, Matilda, and her materialistic longing. Throughout the story, readers will find him spending countless amounts of time and money to fulfill her high class living ambition. Despite his wife's greed and pride, his love towards her never fades. De Maupassant reveals the character of Mr. Loisel through Mr. Loisel's commitment, hard work and love towards his wife Matilda. Mr. Loisel's commitment towards his wife is shown through him

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    “The Necklace” and “How Much Land Does a Man Need” end in a catastrophe. In “The Necklace”, The Loisels spent ten years paying off for a substitute only to realize the actual worthlessness of the necklace. Another irony that has been portrayed is that Mathilde’s beauty, which was her only valuable asset, also deteriorated and disappeared during the labor years for the necklace. The strenuous life that Mathilde must assume makes her low, resentful

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    fictional short story called “The Necklace” Guy Maupassant shows how Mme.Loisel will learn to be appreciative. It all started when Mme. Georges Ramponneau got an invitation to the Ministerial Mansion for his wife and him. Mme. Loisel wasn't very excited about this until her husband gave her money to buy a dress and until her friend let her borrow a diamond necklace. Mme. Loisel had a very good time at the Ministerial Mansion until she got home and realized the diamond necklace was gone. Now they will have

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    In his fictional short story titled, “The Necklace,” Guy de Maupassant writes about how the lusting for more may cause people to be blinded and unable to see/value the treasures they already have. The story begins with an introduction of a lady who daydreams about the happiness that materialistic yearnings can bring her, forgetting her situation and social class. After taking her husband’s recommendation to borrow jewelry, specifically a diamond necklace, from her close friend Madame Forestier to

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    In “The Necklace”, Guy de Maupassaut uses the irony with the necklace to criticize Madame Loisel’s need to make a false impression and her equally false desires. Madame Loisel shows her desire for everything throughout this short story.  Guy de Maupassant uses an angry tone showing the reader he disapproves of Madame Loisel actions and need for attention. In the beginning of this short story, Guy describes Madame Loisel as “one of those pretty and charming girls born” (CITATION). Guy de Maupassant

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    “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” A quote that perfectly describes the theme of “The Necklace”, by Guy de Maupassant. The book reveals how social status and appearances can change the mannerisms of different people in certain situations. How people often forget that it does not matter what others think of them; based on how they look compared to the standards in society. Instead, it is more significant what each person thinks of himself. Most importantly, they, as humans, have faults, they make

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    ‘The Necklace’ was a short story written by French writer Guy de Maupassant in the late nineteenth century, which was a period of time where the literary movements naturalism and realism were frequently used in French literature. The short story shows how greed and wealth can change a personality and affect their lifestyles. Throughout ‘The Necklace’, Maupassant aims to show the conflicts between the lower and upper classes, and how their desires may vary. This essay will discuss whether Maupassant

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    The Necklace is an engaging short story, making hearty use of irony to convey essential ideas. Guy de Maupassant’s famous short story “The Necklace” makes use of various forms of diction to display Madam Loisel’s vain and longing personality to the reader. With uses of dialogue, thought, action, and the pursuit of more than what she has, Loisel’s conceited disposition, regards to the grandeur of vanity, and suffering wishes for a life full of easiness and luxury are conveyed. In the first page

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    In Galatians, Paul writes, “Do not be mislead-you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant” (Gal. 6:7). Guy de Maupassant proves this point to be true in his story “The Necklace.” The main character, married into ill fortune, wrestles with her pride and vanity throughout this narrative. Mathilde’s pride is the root of her poor choices. This results in the Loisel’s suffering. This answers the readers’ universal question: “Will Mathilde’s pride lead to her downfall?”

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