THE NECKLACE

THE NECKLACE

parsian society: triangle of rich and poor
1. presented as being based on appearances
2. rich: (keeping up) appearances
3. poor: (has aspirations to be rich) work
para;1
1. 'pretty delight'-appearance, no downy, no expectation-economics
para;2
1. 'natural guile' (wisdom), 'instinctive elegance', 'adapt ability', 'hierachy'
para;3
1. 'unhappy', 'angry', 'aspirations'-refinement and luxury, 'she dreamed'- imagery of luxury, 'oriental tapestries', 'bronze candelabras'
para; 4
1. she dreamed of elegant dinners, 'exquisite dishes', 'pretty compliments'
para;5
1. aspirations- 'popular, envied, attractive and in demand'
para;7
1. formal invitation
  1. Madam Loisel:
    1. 'irritable', 'peevish', compared to her husband, 'dismay', devestated'
  2. -says:
    1. 'there's nothing so humiliating as to look poor with women who are rich', 'ungrateful, shallow, materialistic, desperate and will never be satisfied'
  3. the jewels aren't impressive enough for her even though they are luxrious
    1. the necklace affects her because she becomes immoderate desire
      Anmerkungen:
      - overwheml

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