The Necklace By Guy De Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant in the short story, “The Necklace”, demonstrates that if one is unsatisfied with their life, they will ask for more and make sure they are not unsatisfied with what they have. Maupassant supports his message by using characterization of Monsieur Loisel when she was grieving for more in her middle-class life. An example of Monsieur Loisel characterization is “She grieved incessantly, feeling that she had been born for all the little niceties and luxuries of living” (28). This story had taken place in Paris during the 19th century. In this example, the author uses characterization to show how Monsieur Loisel is comparing her dull life to a bright high class life which she wants. The main character, Monsieur Loisel, is wanting