CLASS 10
THE NECKLACE
Question
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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.