The Necklace — Flashcards
Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · English - Book 'Kumarbharti"
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Who is the protagonist of 'The Necklace' and what is her main character trait?
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Mathilde Loisel is the protagonist. Her main trait is dissatisfaction with her social status and constant yearning for luxury and wealth that she cannot afford.
What social class does Mathilde belong to, and what class does she aspire to?
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Mathilde belongs to the lower-middle class (her husband is a minor clerk). She aspires to be part of the aristocratic upper class with luxuries, jewels, and grand mansions.
What invitation does Mathilde's husband bring home and how does she react?
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He brings an invitation to a party at the Ministry of Education. Instead of being delighted, Mathilde is upset because she has nothing suitable to wear and no jewelry.
How much does Mathilde ask for a dress, and what sacrifice does her husband make?
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Mathilde asks for 400 francs for a dress. Her husband sacrifices his savings meant for buying a hunting gun to give her the money.
Who is Madame Forestier and what role does she play in the story?
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Madame Forestier is Mathilde's wealthy former schoolmate from the convent. She lends Mathilde the diamond necklace that becomes central to the story's conflict.
Describe Mathilde's behavior at the party.
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At the party, Mathilde was a great success. She was prettier than all other women, elegant, gracious, and full of joy. She danced wildly with passion, forgetting everything in her triumph.
When and how do Mathilde and her husband discover the necklace is missing?
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They discover it's missing when they reach home at 4 AM after the party. Mathilde looks in the mirror and realizes the necklace is no longer around her neck.
What efforts does Monsieur Loisel make to find the lost necklace?
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He searches the route they walked, goes to the police, newspapers to offer a reward, cab companies, and anywhere there was 'a glimmer of hope' to find the necklace.
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