Wednesday, September 1, 2010

How does Madame Loisel in "The Necklace" change emotionally, physically, and mentally?

Madame
Loisel undergoes a complete
transformation from beginning to end of 's "."


In the
beginning of the story, Mathilde is described as pretty, charming, and born
for
luxury. She constantly compares her humble life to the one she feels she
deservesone of
"dainty dinners, of shining silverware, of tapestry." She is
heartbroken that she
possesses no jewels or fancy apparel and that she is not
envied in her life. Mathilde is
described as suffering because she believes
she is poor. Everything hurts herthe shabby
furniture, the ugly curtains, her
plain clothing, even the peasant who she hires to do her
housework.


Once her husband gives her the money to purchase an elegant dress,

she is not satisfied and decides she needs jewelry. Her husband's brilliant idea to
borrow
jewelry from her wealthy friend Jeanne solves Mathilde's problem. She
is ecstatic to wear such
lavish clothing and a diamond necklace, and her
entire demeanor changes as a result.


At the
party,...

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