The Paradox of Choice and Consequence · Vocabulary & Language

The Irony of Materialism

Critiquing social status and the pursuit of wealth through Guy de Maupassant's 'The Necklace'.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does Mathilde's dissatisfaction with her life drive the plot toward tragedy?
  2. 2What does the final revelation about the necklace suggest about the nature of social appearances?
  3. 3How might the story have changed if the protagonist had been honest from the beginning?

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: The Necklace - Class 10
Class: Class 10
Subject: English
Unit: The Paradox of Choice and Consequence
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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