CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which character from the story would best fit the definition of a stock character?
A
Mathilde
B
Mr. Loisel
C
Mrs. Forestier
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Madame Forestier is Matilda’s affluent acquaintance. She is polite to Matilda, but Matilda is envious of her money. There is nothing unique about her; it is the necklace that she lends to Matilda for the party that altered her life.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: The option that best describes Madame Loisel is: C. Madame Loisel changes from an idealistic dreamer to a hardworking woman who shows responsibility.

Detailed explanation-4: -Madame Forestier Mathilde’s wealthy friend. Madame Forestier treats Mathilde kindly, but Mathilde is bitterly jealous of Madame Forestier’s wealth, and the kindness pains her. Madame Forestier lends Mathilde the necklace for the party and does not inspect it when Mathilde returns it.

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