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Exploring Themes in "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

Dive into the world of "The Necklace," a profound short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores themes of vanity, wealth, and the consequences of our choices. The narrative follows Mathilde Loisel, a woman who yearns for a life of luxury, but her excessive desires lead to a series of vexations and ruinous events. Through characters such as the pauper and the wealthy elite, Maupassant illustrates the dangers of pride and the impact of societal expectations. Experience the entire gamut of human emotions from adulation to aghast moments of shock, as Mathilde faces the trials of privation after losing a borrowed necklace.

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Exploring Themes in "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

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  1. Visual Vocabulary “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant

  2. prospects noun: chances or possibilities, especially for success or profit

  3. vexation noun: anger or annoyance

  4. pauper noun: a poor person, especially one who depends on public charity

  5. adulation noun: excessive praise or flattery

  6. aghast adjective: filled with shock or horror

  7. ruinous adjective: bringing ruin or downfall; disastrous

  8. gamut noun: the entire range or series of something.

  9. privation noun: lack of basic necessities or comforts of life

  10. exorbitant adjective: much too high; excessive (usually amount of money)

  11. askew adjective: crooked; to one side

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