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Elective English–II

Notes 2.8 Keywords

Workmanship : Skill - craft - art - craftsmanship
Horrible irony : Witty language used to convey insults or scorn.
Sacrifice : The act of offering something to a deity in propitiation or homage,
especially the ritual slaughter of an animal or a person.

2.9 Review Questions

1. Why did Guy de Maupassant entitle the story “The Necklace”?

2. Are there conflicts (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) in the story? How are
they introduced? Are they ever resolved?
3. The Necklace is an important symbol. What other symbols do you see? How and why
are these symbols important?
4. Do you find the characters likable (or detestable)? Does your opinion of the characters
change substantially through the story?
5. Was the story ending unexpected? How? Why?
6. What is the central/primary purpose of the story? Is the purpose important or meaningful?
7. What are some of the themes that Guy de Maupassant wrote about with this story? Do
the themes affect the plot? Characters? How? Why?

Answers: Self-Assessment

1. (a) 2. (b) 3. (e) 4. (c)
5. (c)

2.10 Further Readings

Books The Necklace from Book Rags and Gale’s For Students Series. ©2005-2006 Thomson Gale,
a part of the Thomson Corporation.
Artinian, Artine. “Introduction” in The Complete Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant,
Hanover House, 1955, pp. ix-xvii.
An introduction to Maupassant’s literary reputation, particularly in the United States.
Donaldson-Evans, Mary. “The Last Laugh: Maupassant’s ‘Les bijoux’ and ‘La parure’,”
in French Forum, Vol. 10, 1985, pp. 163-73.
James, Henry. “Guy de Maupassant,” in Maupassant’s The Odd Number, Harper &
Brothers, 1889, pp. vii- xvii

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