The necklace does not belong to them and they feel obligated to replace it.
They had to pay for the replacement necklace.
The necklace belongs to their friend and they feel obligatsd to replace it. apex
How does Mathilde Loisel's desire for wealth and social status affect her life? What role does the necklace play in the story's plot? How does the theme of deception and appearance versus reality manifest in the story? What is the significance of the story's ending and the revelation about the necklace?
They are afraid to admit their carelessness.
No, Madame Forestier lied about the necklace being real and told Mathilde it was only costume jewelry. The Loisel's spent years paying off the debt they incurred to replace the necklace, not knowing its true value. Madame Forestier never sold the necklace or returned any money to the Loisels.
The Loisels do not tell Madame Forestier that the necklace is lost because they are afraid of her reaction and the consequences of admitting their mistake. They hope to find a way to replace the lost necklace without her knowing, to avoid embarrassment and potential financial burden.
The Loisels do not tell Madame Forestier that they lost the necklace because they were ashamed and afraid of the consequences. They were worried about how Madame Forestier would react to the news, given the value of the necklace and their inability to replace it. Additionally, they hoped they could somehow find a way to replace it without her ever finding out.
After paying for the new necklace, the Loisels had to work hard for ten years to repay the debt, which significantly affected their quality of life by forcing them into poverty. They lived a frugal and difficult life, experiencing a downward spiral of financial hardship and loss.
The Loisels are upset about losing the necklace because they believe it is a valuable piece of jewelry and they cannot afford to replace it. They fear the consequences of returning a necklace that is not the original one, leading to a sense of anxiety and desperation. The necklace symbolizes their social status and has caused them financial hardship.
The resolution in 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant occurs when Madame Loisel discovers that the necklace she has worked so hard to replace was actually a fake. This revelation leads to the downfall of the Loisels' once comfortable life and serves as a lesson on the consequences of vanity and greed.
According to the jeweler the necklace was worth 40,000 francs; but they could have it for 36,000 francs; he would buy it back for 34,000 - obviously it wasn't really worth the original 40,000 & he hadn't been able to sell it.