CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

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CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The following quote shows which type of characterization? “Mathilde suffered ceaselessly, feeling herself born to enjoy all delicacies and all luxuries. She was distressed at the poverty of her dwelling, at the bareness of the walls, at the shabby chairs, the ugliness of the curtains.”
A
Thought
B
Action
C
Looks
D
Effect on others
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The characteristics of Mathilde in “The Necklace” are shown via direct and indirect characterization. Overall, her personality can be described as greedy and prideful. She lives a comfortable life and has everything she might need. However, she wants luxuries and status her husband cannot provide.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mathilde is a raging, jealous woman who will do anything in her power to reverse the “mistake of destiny” that has plunged her into what she perceives as a wholly inappropriate and inadequate life.

Detailed explanation-3: -Why did Mathilde suffer ceaselessly? Ans: Mathilde suffered ceaselessly, because she tortured herself into thinking she was born to enjoy the delicacies and luxuries of the world, but her low socio-economic status prevented her from doing so.

Detailed explanation-4: -“How strange and changeful is life! How small a thing is needed to make or ruin us!” “She removed the wraps, which covered her shoulders, before the glass, so as once more to see herself in all her glory.

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