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Anthology B – the short stories THE NECKLACE

Dive into "The Necklace" and explore a tale of fate, discontentment, and ironic twists. Analyze the character of Mme. Loisel and decide if she is a victim or cause of her own circumstances. Examine the role of Mr. Loisel and debate whether he is worthy of pity or pitiful. Discover the true nature of Mme. Forestier and her treatment of Mme. Loisel. Reflect on language choices and contrasts that highlight the disparity between dreams and reality. Engage in thought-provoking questions that delve into the presentation of characters and their ability to captivate readers.

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Anthology B – the short stories THE NECKLACE

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  1. Anthology B – the short storiesTHE NECKLACE Wednesday, 18 July 2012

  2. What is this all about? • Read the story and write a summary of it in no more than 150 words. • (You developed this skill in year 10 – remember to highlight the key events and to write in your own words.) • Ideas range from class to the effects of fate... • What do you think? Discuss this with a partner.

  3. Mme Loisel –character: Why is she unhappy? Use the first 52 lines to address this question...

  4. Mme Loisel – cause or victim of circumstance? List and reach a conclusion:

  5. Mr Loisel • He could be seen as worthy of pity or as pitiful. Which side of this argument do you subscribe to? • Discuss the idea with a partner and prepare to justify your decision.

  6. Mme Forestier • How does she treat Mme Loisel? • How does she respond to the late return of the necklace? • At the end, is she sympathetic or ironic? • What is the irony at the centre of the fake necklace?

  7. LANGUAGE • This is a translation, but you do not need to worry about accuracy and any effects found in the original text. • Look for contrasts. Is there a difference between the language used when Mme Loisel is at the party or dreaming and when the reality of her life is described? • Look a the way character is displayed in direct speech.

  8. Questions: • These may well focus on the presentation of character, probably of one of the LOISELs. • The question may be very general in tone – how does the writer make X interesting to the reader puts the decision about content onto your shoulders.

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