When his wife complains that she cannot attend the party because she has nothing to
wear, Monsieur Loisel asks her,
How much would it cost, a
suitable dress...?
The situationalhere is that
it will cost the couple a great deal, and not just in money.
Mathilde will have to sacrifice her pride, her beauty, and years of her life as a result of
making this purchase to attend the party. Monsieur Loisel is likely also considering the fact
that he has been saving up money for a gun and a hunting trip for himself the following summer;
therefore, his wife's purchase will not only cost him the four hundred francs but also his
dreams of a hunting getaway.
Mathilde is so concerned with appearances that
a new dress worth 400 francs is not enough to placate her desire to impress "rich"
women. Thus, she enlists the help of her friend Madame Forestier in obtaining a necklace which
she believes further illuminates a wealthier lifestyle than she actually lives. Ironically, this
act of borrowing her...
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