Literature: Myths, Fables and Poetry

  1. The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

    • Author: Guy de Maupassant

    • Genre: Short Story

    • Setting: Paris, France, late 19th century

    • Characters:

      • Mathilde Loisel (Protagonist)

      • Monsieur Loisel (Her husband)

      • Madame Forestier (Mathilde’s wealthy friend)

    • Conflict:

      • Internal: Mathilde's dissatisfaction with her middle-class life and her desire for wealth and luxury.

      • External: Mathilde loses the expensive necklace and must work for many years to repay the debt, leading to a change in her lifestyle.

    • Moral/Lesson: Don't value material things or appearance over the reality of your situation; pride and vanity can lead to devastating consequences.