The necklace Flashcards
1
Q
Who wrote The necklace
A
Guy de Maupassant
2
Q
What is the context of the necklace
A
Mathilde borrows a diamond necklace to wear to an event, but loses it. She and her husband borrow money to buy a replacement and spend ten years of hardship paying it back. Mathilde then learns the diamonds were fake
3
Q
What is the plot twist in the necklace
A
The jewellery is fake
4
Q
What tone shift does The necklace have
A
Has a joyful tone during the party, but is bleak and unhappy before and after
5
Q
How long was the period of time the necklace filled
A
Over ten years which emphasises the amount of debt and hardship
