Question

Question 9

Answer 1

Answer:

С . Mathilda and Mme. Forestier share a close, long-lasting friendship.

Explanation:

Guy de Maupassant's short story "The Necklace" revolves around the character of Mathilde Loisel and her desire to be the same or at least try to be at par with the rich women of the society. And in her greed and desire to be one with them, she ended up ruining a decade of their lives, leading them to be impoverished and struggling.

Mathilde had decided to 'rent' a necklace from her friend Mme. Forestier so that she won't look so out of place when attending the party at the Minister's palace. And through this act of borrowing the necklace, "a necklace of diamonds" from her friend, we can sense that they have a close relationship, with Mr. Loisel stating "You're quite thick enough with her to do that". Moreover, after paying off the debt for the expense of replacing the lost necklace, when they met again after a decade, they remain close friends, with Mme. Forestier reacted lovingly and sympathetically, calling her "Oh, my poor Mathilde!"

Throughout the story, the relationship between the two women seemed to be that of a close bond. Thus, the correct answer is option C.