CLASS 10
THE NECKLACE
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Question
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You should be happy with who you are and what you have.
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You should not desire to be wealthy.
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People are fake.
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Fake it until you make it.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The story of ‘The Necklace’ is a satire that gives a strong message on human values. The very first thing that this lesson teaches us is that everyone should be content in life with whatever little that he has. One should live within one’s means or else he invites unnecessary problems, anxieties, and confusion in life.
Detailed explanation-2: -Which statement best summarizes one of the main messages of “ the necklace “ ? People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond the reach.
Detailed explanation-3: -In “The Necklace, ” Guy de Maupassant demonstrates the importance of knowing how to achieve happiness in a meaningful and lasting way. At the beginning of the story, Mathilde and her husband live a modest life, but with enough money to live comfortably.
Detailed explanation-4: -One of the central themes of “The Necklace” is that of appearance vs. reality. For Mathilde, the necklace symbolizes wealth, beauty, and, ultimately, shame, as she loses the necklace and goes into debt to replace it. The great irony of the story is that the necklace was a fake.