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“A The Necklace, , By-— Guy De Maupassant, , About the Author- Guy De Maupassant, , Guy De Maupassant- A Short Biography, , About the Author, , Guy De Maupassant, was a great writer of, France. He is, considered to be one, of the best short story, writers of the world. He, was born on 5 August, 1850 at the Chateau de, Miromesnil, in France., Maupassant was a, , , , representative of the, naturalist school of, writers. He depicts human lives often in pessimistic terms., Many of his stories were written during the FrancoPrussian War of the 1870s. He describes the futility of, wars and violence that take thousands of innocent lives., He wrote more than 300 short stories, 6 novels, travel, books and even poetry.
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The Necklace’ is one of the wellknown stories of, Maupassant. The story centres round Matilda Loisel, who, is a beautiful woman. She suffers greatly because of her, desire to appear rich and fashionable. She is married to a, clerk and leads an ordinary life. But she wants to be rich, and famous. Her husband gets an invitation to attend a, dance party given by the Minister of Publ Ic Instruction., , Matilda borrows a, diamond necklace, from her rich friend, Madame Forestier to, wear it at the party., She looks charming, and everybody, praises her. But, when she_ returns, , , , home, she finds that, she has lost the, necklace. She and her husband borrow a big amount of, money to replace the necklace. Both of the world hard for, ten years to pay off their debt. Their life becomes, miserable. One day, after the debt, is paid off. Matilda, comes across Madame Forestier. Matilda is shocked to, learn from her that the necklace was made of artificial, , diamonds and its price was not more than 500 francs.
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Theme of the Story, , “The Necklace’ is a mild satire but with a strong message., It is ridiculous for people of ordinary means to copy the, rich. One should live within one’s means. Otherwise, he or, she invites unnecessary problems, anxieties and confusion, in his or her life., , MESSAGE OF THE NECKLACE, , The main message of the story is that we should be what, we are. False pride is the cause of our sufferings. The loss, of a false necklace by Mrs Loisel was not a big loss. Things, could have been settled right if she had confessed the loss, of the necklace to the owner, Madame Forestier. This small, lapse or mistake of Mrs Loisel makes her whole life, miserable and dark. And the irony was that the cause of all, , these sufferings was a false necklace.
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Vv WORD-MEANINGS, , [PAGE 39] : Grand = glorious jewellery = ornament borrows, = owes pretty = beautiful destiny = luck distinguished =, marked out, typical incessantly = continuously delicacies, = tenderness luxuries = comforts apartment = house, shabby = ugly tortured = tormented tureen = a dish, delighted = pleased potpie = a sweet bread elegant =, graceful exquisite = marvellous despair = hopelessness, elated = proudfully, , [PAGE 40] : Inscribed = imprinted spitefully = with jealousy, murmuring = speak in low voice irritated = offended, declared = announced impatiently = restlessly stammered, = spoke with halts stupefied = shocked dismay = grief, violent = outrageous vexation = irritation colleague = coworker grieved = pained reflected = meditated immediate =, , instant exclamation = surprise hesitating = doubting, , [PAGE 41] : Exactly = nearly larks = small singing bird adorn, = to beautify chic = fashionable convinced = assured, firmly humiliating = degrading Related = narrated uttered, = pronounced distress = sorrow/trouble MT-4 closet =, private room admirable = praise worthy workmanship =, skill in doing some work ecstatic = very delightful anxiety, fear of uncertainty certainly = definitely, , [PAGE 42] : Embraced = folded in the arms passion = a, strong emotion the ball = group-dance enthusiasm = high, spirit treasure = jewels intoxicated highly pleasant salons, = decorated rooms wraps = shawls clashed detained =, stopped descended = came down rapidly = cmflicted, hailing = calling coachman = tonga driver carriage = tonga, wearily = much tired removed = took off shivering =
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[PAGE 43]. Cast down = ashaiiied track = path, advertisement = public announcement state = condition, bewilderment = perplexity frightful = horrible clasp = link, repaired= mended dictated = spoke loudly replace = to, substitute chaplet = wreathe, , [PAGE 44] : Perceive = to see minutely substitution =, replacement horrible = terrible heroically = bravely lodgings, , temporary habitation odious = hateful haggling =, quarrelling over prices restored = paid back awry = with, twists flattered = false praise approached = went near, , recognise = to identify astonishment = amazement, , [PAGE 45] : Miserable = wretched loaned = owed decently, , = with respect content = satisfied
