Class X- (Footprints without feet book-Chapter 7)-The Necklace By- Guy De Maupassant
The Necklace By- Guy De Maupassant Introduction to the lesson The story revolves around a selfish lady named Matilda. She is unsatisfied with her life as she wants a rich husband but because she belongs to a family of clerks and her family is unable to give dowry she is married to a clerk. One day, both the husband and wife are invited to a party at the minister’s house. But Matilda does not have good clothes and jewels to wear at such a party. Her husband suggests her to buy a dress and ask an old friend for jewellery. She then borrows a necklace from her friend and goes to the party. What happens next proves to be a lesson for the unhappy lady. About the Characters · Matilda Loisel She is a pretty young woman who is married to a i clerk. She is dissatisfied with what she has. She is always lost in her dreams of wealth and pleasure. · M Loisel He is the husband of Matilda and is an ordinary clerk. He lives within his means. He always tries to please his