Question

How is the theme of "appearances can be deceiving" developed in "The Necklace"?

Answer 1

The theme of the story, appearances can be deceiving, is seen in Mathilde’s desire to appear rich, the appearance of the necklace, and in the actions taken by the Loisels to deceive Madame Forester. Until the very last line of the story, Mathilde believes her greatest mistake was in losing the necklace, not trying to appear rich though she was not, or deceiving her friend.