CBSE Class 10 English – The Necklace

CBSE Class 10 English – The Necklace

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10th

English

The Necklace

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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Comparison Table

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Reflection on Life

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