Question

Select the major and minor points about "The Necklace" which would best fit in an outline to be used in writing a critique of the story.

Answer 1

The correct answers are the following.

Major points: vanity and materialism are faults of character, loss of the necklace, and how necklace was paid for.

Minor points: comments on plot, comments on characters.  

The story of “The Necklace” refers to the importance of vanity and showing an image that does not correspond to reality. In the story, Madame Loisel believes that necklace is a symbol of power and social status. When she loses the necklace she is in debt and tries everything to pay for it. Appearances is the word of the story. Madame Loisel wants to show an image that he can afford in reality. She ended up ruining her life in order to pay the collar to Madame Forestier. So the major points and minor points to write a critique of the story would be. Major points: vanity and materialism are faults of character, loss of the necklace, and how necklace was paid for. Minor points: comments on plot, comments on characters.  

Answer 2

The major points of the Necklace are: The lost of the necklace. The lending of money. Poverty to pay debts. Minor points are: Dissatisfaction with social status. Those major and minor points will be useful in an outline.