CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Madame Mathilde Loisel, is a round and dynamic character. As a young, married woman, Madame Loisel is pretty and charming, but her vanity makes her feel entitled to more than what she has. In fact, because of her looks, she believes Fate has made a mistake, that she was destined for more.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the story “The Necklace", Monsieur Loisel is a flat character. In the entire narrative, he caters to the whims and fancies of his wife.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Dynamic Madame Loisel Madam Loisel, the main character in “The Necklace”, is an example of a “dynamic” character. Her attitudes and feelings change several times throughout the story. The story begins by describing the lady as discontent and depressed by her entire lifestyle.

Detailed explanation-4: -As a minor character, Madame Forestier is also a static character because she does not change throughout the story. While we’re never given a clear description of her, Madame Forestier is still an integral part of the story.

Detailed explanation-5: -Maupassant uses Mathilde as a round character. She is the one who changes or evolves with the events of the story. She learns that “one should be content with what one has” and “it’s ok to dream, but not to let your dreams keep you from seeing reality. “ Monsieur Loisel then is a flat character.