The Necklace — Flashcards
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · English
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Who is the protagonist of 'The Necklace' and what is her main character flaw?
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Matilda Loisel is the protagonist. Her main character flaw is vanity and dissatisfaction with her social status. She constantly dreams of a luxurious life and feels unhappy with her middle-class exist…
Describe M. Loisel's character. How does he contrast with his wife?
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M. Loisel is a loving, caring, and selfless husband who is content with his simple life. He contrasts with Matilda as he is satisfied with what he has, while she constantly desires more. He sacrifices…
What invitation did M. Loisel bring home and how did Matilda react?
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M. Loisel brought an invitation to the Minister's ball - a prestigious social event. Instead of being delighted, Matilda threw the invitation spitefully on the table, complaining that she had nothing …
How much money did M. Loisel give Matilda for a new dress, and what sacrifice did he make?
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M. Loisel gave Matilda 400 francs for a new dress. He sacrificed his savings that he had planned to use for buying a hunting gun to join hunting parties with his friends.
What new problem arose after getting the dress, and how was it solved?
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Matilda realized she had no jewelry to wear with the dress and would look poor among rich women. The problem was solved when M. Loisel suggested borrowing jewelry from her friend Mme Forestier.
Which piece of jewelry did Matilda choose from Mme Forestier's collection?
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Matilda chose a superb diamond necklace that she found in a black satin box. She was ecstatic when she placed it around her throat and saw how elegant it made her look.
How was Matilda's experience at the ball?
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Matilda was a great success at the ball. She was the prettiest of all, elegant, gracious, and full of joy. All the men noticed her and wanted to be introduced. She danced with enthusiasm, intoxicated …
What terrible discovery did Matilda make when she returned home from the ball?
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When Matilda looked at herself in the mirror for a final view of her glory, she discovered that the diamond necklace was missing from her neck. She had lost Mme Forestier's precious necklace.
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