CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the story (THE NECKLACE)?
A
it is best to fake jewelry if you loose it
B
it is okay to lie if you have a good reason to
C
to be content with what you have
D
borrowing things can end a friendship
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer. The main idea of the story is that Mathilde’s greed, dishonesty, and desire for a better social position in life ultimately led her to a life much worse than she originally had.

Detailed explanation-2: -Greed: This short story has the theme of not being greedy in life as Mathilde has been. Mathilde’s greed for a better life leads her husband to get a ticket for an even where Mathilde purchases a dress they cannot afford and borrows a necklace she believes to be worth thousands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Moral lesson-“Beauty is only skin-deep.” This proverbial expression is the story’s main lesson, meaning that a pleasing appearance is no guide to character. Greed versus Generosity-Mathilde is filled with discontent, greed and appearances, while her husband is content and generous in his station in life.

Detailed explanation-4: -Point of View and Narrator in “The Necklace" In Guy de Maupassant’s The Necklace the author utilizes a third person narrator who possesses a limited omniscience (1010). This narrator is exposed through the fact that there is never an “I” in the story.

Detailed explanation-5: -"The Necklace” (French: La Parure) is a short story by French writer Guy de Maupassant. It is known for its twist ending (ironic ending), which was a hallmark of de Maupassant’s style.

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