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A 3 page essay that summarizes the narrative, the characterization and the purpose of the characterization of the protagonist in Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace." No other sources cited.
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below. Citation styles constantly change, and these examples may not contain the most recent updates.?? Maupassant/The Necklace Research Compiled By Kathie
Easter - properly! The first thing that author Guy de Maupassant accomplishes in his
short story "The Necklace" is present the narrative within the context of the readers understanding of Mathilde Loisels character, who is described "one of those pretty and charming girls born,
as though fate had blundered over her, into a family of artisans" (De Maupassant 1). With no prospects for making a better marriage, she allowed herself to be married to
a clerk in the Ministry of Education, but Mathilde is never reconciled to a middle-class existence, as she constantly longs for better things. She "imagined silent antechambers, heavy with Oriental
tapestries," and "vast saloons hung with antique silks, exquisite pieces of furniture supporting priceless ornaments" (De Maupassant 1). In short, Mathilde longed for a life far different from the one
she had, as she dreamed of being "desired" and "sought after" (De Maupassant 2). The remainder of the story evolves from this understanding of Mathildes character.
The obtainment of a suitable dress for the party, as well as a beautiful diamond necklace to wear, give Mathilde one night of supreme happiness as
she lives out all of her fantasies. She was the "prettiest woman present, elegant, graceful, smiling and quite above herself with happiness" (De Maupassant 4). When the fairytale night is
over and the couple returns home, Mathilde realizes that the diamond necklace she borrowed from a rich friend is missing. They search, contact the police, and offer a reward for
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