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Emotions and Adversities in "The Necklace"

Explore the theme of emotional turmoil and societal pressures in Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace." The story poignantly illustrates the vexation experienced by Mathilde when she learns of her husband's betrayal, leading to tragedy and disaster in her life. The narrative also touches on the adulation women seek in society, as seen through Leslie's interactions at social gatherings. Additionally, it reflects on the ruinous impact of external circumstances, exemplified by Hurricane Katrina, and captures the range of emotions that individuals experience daily.

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Emotions and Adversities in "The Necklace"

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  1. Vocabulary “The Necklace”

  2. Anger or annoyance She suffered great vexation when realizing her husband had been having an affair! vexation

  3. excessive praise or flattery Leslie enjoyed the men’s adulation and flirtations as she danced with each one of them. adulation

  4. filled with shock or horror • She was aghast when the bat flew out of her bedroom when she opened the door. aghast

  5. bringing ruin or downfall; disastrous • Hurricane Katrina was a ruinous event for New Orleans as nothing was left of the city. Ruinous

  6. the entire range or series of something • My toddler runs the entire gamut of emotions each day, starting out happy and ending the day with tears and cries of exhaustion. gamut gamut of colors

  7. much too high, excessive • I am not paying one-hundred dollars for those jeans!; that store’s prices are exorbitant! exorbitant

  8. crooked; to one side • I become annoyed when teachers don’t straighten their askew posters. Askew

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