CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main character is portrayed as ____ and ____
A
pretty, charming
B
simple, polite
C
sad, lonely
D
unattractive, obnoxious
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mathilde Loisel is the main character or protagonist of ‘’The Necklace, ” meaning the plot is centered around her. Understanding her character is the key to unlocking the themes and meaning of the story. In literature, characters can be presented to us in two ways: direct characterization and indirect characterization.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -What kind of character is Madame Forestier? Madame Forestier is a minor and static character. She has a small part to play and is neither an antagonist or protagonist. Furthermore, she is static because she doesn’t change throughout the story.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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