The necklace Flashcards
Who is the author of “The Necklace?”
Guy de Maupassant
What genera is “The Necklace?”
Realistic fiction
Who are the main characters in “The Necklace?”
Mine Loisel, M Loisel, and Mme Forestier
What is the setting of “The Necklace?”
France in 1884
What are the main symbols in “The Necklace?”
The necklace, and Mine Loisel’s appearance
What are the themes of “The Necklace?”
Hubris, greed, sacrifice, and how people’s self worth is based on what they have.
What are the main literary devices of “The Necklace?” (list examples).
Allusions, irony, conflict, and selfishness
(Vocab) Dowry (page 1)
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage.
(Vocab) Immoderate (page 3)
Not sensible or restrained;excessive
(Vocab) Coupés (page 3)
A four wheeled, enclosed carriage for two passengers and a driver.
(Vocab) Francs (page 6)
The former basic unit of money in France and Belgium.
(Vocab) Noctambulant (page 3)
Walking at night/walking by a person who is sleep walking.
