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The Necklace
What was the cause of Matilda’s ruin? How could she have avoided it?
Matilda borrowed a marvellous diamond necklace from her friend to attend a ball. Unfortunately, she lost it. Unable to find the diamond necklace, the Loisels had to replace it with a new one. they had to buy a new necklace worth thirty-six thousand dollars. It ruined Loisels’ lives. It made them poor and snatched all their hopes of a happy life. It took away ten prime years of their lives.
Matilda could have avoided the miserable life that she and her husband had to resort by confessing to Mme Forestier that she had lost the necklace.
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What was Matilda's reaction to the invitation for the Minister’s ball party? Why?
Why was Loisel grieved?
Why Matilda hurried to go to her house after the party?
‘It was all over for her'. What does 'It' refers to?
What was the catastrophe that changed Loisels’ lives? How?
How Loisels arranged the money to buy a new diamond necklace?
How the Loisels repaid for the borrowed necklace?
How was Matilda changed? Why?
Why did Matilda think about telling ‘all’ to Mme Forestier?
What made Matilda blame Mme Forestier for her miseries ? Do you think Mme Forestier was responsible for it?
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