In 's story,
the necklace symbolizes Mathilde's disappointment with her middle-class life. Mathilde longs for
expensive items and a lifestyle that her husband cannot afford. Her husband brings home the
invitation to the ball to make Mathilde happy; however, this backfires, and she is filled with
displeasure. She has nothing to wear and no accessories that she feels are appropriate for the
occasion. So begins her disappointment.
Though her friend Madame Forestier
allows Mathilde to borrow the beautiful necklace, it can be argued that this creates a further
sense of disappointmentafter all, borrowing fine jewelry is the only way Mathilde can access the
wealthy life she so desires. Mathilde will get a taste of the affluent life only while wearing
the necklace, but when the ball ends and she returns the necklace, she will inevitably be left
feeling sad and disappointed to return to her mediocre life.
The necklace
continues as a symbol of disappointment because, upon losing...
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