Chapter Overview
The Necklace is written by Guy de Maupassant. It tells the story of Madame Loisel, a woman who longs for a luxurious life. When she borrows a necklace from a friend to attend a fancy party and loses it, she and her husband spend years repaying the debt to replace it, only to discover that the original necklace was a fake. The story is a commentary on appearances, pride and the harsh reality of life.
Important Keywords
- Vanity: Excessive pride in appearance
- Deception: Misleading others, as in borrowing the necklace
- Irony: The twist that the necklace was fake
- Sacrifice: The couple's long suffering to repay the debt
- Social status: Desire to appear wealthy
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