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What does the necklace in Guy de Maupassant’s story “The Necklace” symbolize? The necklace symbolizes the superficiality of wealth and class. The necklace that Mathilde borrowed from Madame Forestier represented a life of wealth and social recognition that she desired for most of her life. However, when it was discovered that the necklace was made from paste was not worth more than “five hundred francs” (de Maupassant 6). This suggests that the life of wealth and status is empty, superficial, and meaningless.
What is one of the major themes of the Guy de Maupassant’s story “The Necklace”? Discuss each of these.
One of the major themes of the story is pride and the ...
