Explanation:
"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant takes place in Paris at the end of the nineteenth century. The short story depicts the financial ruin of the Loisel family because of a lost necklace.
In fiction, the setting always provides important clues about literary elements like characters, plot, and theme. In a short story, setting is even more important, because it is crucial for the reader to use all of the information available to make inferences as quickly as possible.
Authors use time and place to create setting. "The Necklace" takes place at the end of the 1800s. In France, this was a period of prosperity, peace, and high fashion. Consumerism was on the rise, and even people of modest means aspired to join in the trends.
The characters live in Paris, the "City of Light" and capital of France. The Champs-Élysées lies seemingly just outside their door. It is no wonder that Mathilde Loisel, even though her husband is only an education clerk, is desperate to wear beautiful jewelry
Yes.
I ran to the closet, grabbed my coat, and hurried out the door.
Answer:
The theme about the unexpected good endings to problems is supported mainly through the character of Mrs. Pringle. The problem of who and how many guests arises from what she wants and is presented through her words and actions. At the end of the play, she announces the unexpected ending by stating how happy she is to have the Prince of Wales instead of Oliver Farnsworth, whom she had been counting on.
All three characters support the theme of people going overboard to reach high social standing. Mrs. Pringle supports this in her reasons for having the party in the first place and the fuss she makes over the details. The words and actions of Elaine and Dunham support the theme in that they provide the ideas that feed Mrs. Pringle’s frustration. They keep her updated on the changing number of guests and the situation regarding the amount of food.
