Saturday, October 19, 2013

Essay Prompts for "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant


"The Necklace:

Has Madame Loisel's character changed at the end of the story?  Why or why not? Support with evidence from the story.

Did Madame Loisel's character contribute to her own downfall?

Analyze the theme of deception - of oneself as well as of others - and the role deception played in Madame Loisel's downfall.

Explore the use of point of view to create the ironic impact of the story.

Possible themes for the story:

Life Doesn't Always Turn Out the Way One Expects.

Character is Destiny.   One's character will determine one's fate.

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