CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who is the Protagonist of “ The Necklace”?
A
Madame Loisel
B
Madame Forstier
C
Guy de Maupassant
D
Monsieur Loisel
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In “The Necklace, ” the antagonist is Mathilde herself. While Mathilde is the protagonist of the story, facing the conflict of a life she despises, it is her own attitude of never being satisfied that ultimately leads to her downfall.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mathilde Loisel, the main character in Guy de Maupassant’s short story “The Necklace, ” is the embodiment of insecurity and greed. Her desire to appear wealthy cause her and her husband ten years of misery and ruin any chance she might have had to climb the social ladder.

Detailed explanation-3: -Madame Mathilde Loisel, is a round and dynamic character. As a young, married woman, Madame Loisel is pretty and charming, but her vanity makes her feel entitled to more than what she has. In fact, because of her looks, she believes Fate has made a mistake, that she was destined for more.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer: In The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant both Madame Loisel and Madame Forestier can be considered as antagonists. The antagonist is the one who causes conflict for the protagonist. In The Necklace, Madame Loisel’s actions ultimately lead to her own downfall.

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