The Necklace - Short Story Unit

Front

What is the main effect of Madame Loisel's loss of the necklace?

Back

A life of poverty and hard physical labor.

Front

What is the central theme of 'The Necklace'?

Back

A couple LOSES a necklace and mistakenly works many years to repay the debt.

Front

Describe the characteristic of Madame Loisel as depicted in the story: 'She was one of those pretty, charming young ladies, born, as if through an error of destiny into a family of clerks.'

Back

Wealth and beauty.

Front

Where does Madame Loisel live at the beginning of 'The Necklace'?

Back

In a shabby apartment.

Front

What causes Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness at the beginning of the story?

Back

Her desire to be wealthy.

Front

What does Madame Loisel dream of throughout the story?

Back

A life of luxury and wealth.

Front

How does Madame Loisel's perception of her life change after losing the necklace?

Back

She realizes the value of hard work and the consequences of her desires.

Front

What role does Madame Forestier play in the story?

Back

She is Madame Loisel's wealthy friend who lends her the necklace.

Front

What is the irony in the ending of 'The Necklace'?

Back

Madame Loisel learns that the original necklace was a fake, highlighting the futility of her sacrifices.

Front

What does the necklace symbolize in the story?

Back

The desire for wealth and social status.