Theme for the story "The Necklace" in a paragraph?

Question

Can any one identify a probable theme and explain what clues the author gives that helps the reader to receive the message.

Answer 1

It is better to tell the truth and face the consequences than to try to protect one's pride by telling a lie.
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Answer 2

Madame Loisel, tragically unsatisfied with her middle-class status and husband, borrows what she thinks to be an expensive necklace from former schoolmate, Madame Forestier, in order to present herself as an aristocrat at a party. After the party, Madame Loisel leaves the borrowed necklace in the taxi she and Monsieur Loisel take to their home. Though they cannot afford the cost, they replace the necklace and spend ten years indebt for doing so. Only after Madame Loisel's beauty and youth fade does she again speak with Madame Forestier, who subsequently tells Loisel the lost necklace was only glass, and hence, virtually of no value. At first glance, one may call this story a tragedy. I question this definition. In tragedy, the author traditionally tends to empathize with his characters. Maupassant is blatantly cruel towards his main character, placing The Necklace more in the realm of horror. Perhaps it's more social criticism than anything. The most important conflict in this story is between Madame Loise and herself, as she is violently uncomfortable with who she is. Her desire to change herself is the direct cause for her fall from grace. There is also a conflict between Madame and a society that will not accept her, though it's not so much of a conflict as it is a submission as she has taken on the ideals of the upper class and made them her own. Conflict between Madame and Monsieur Loise ends with Madame forcing her husband to live below his level of social comfort, making him feel just as she has felt all along. Monsieur has no choice but to accept the sad fate a wife who does not love him has bestowed upon him, just as Madame must accept rejection from a society that cares nothing for her. Through out the story, Monsieur Loise remains loyal to his wife despite hardships, proving his love and devotion. Similarly, Madame proves her loyalty to that which she truly loves, a social structure that ultimately rejects her. The story climaxes when Madame realizes her youth has fallen victim to an unfortunate misunderstanding and all the labor she has suffered was needless. Around her neck like a noose, the necklace ended the life of the woman she wanted to be.

Answer 3

omg i read the same book u go to school in pg county dont u well anyway the theme is u should always tell the truth cuz the necklace turned out to be fake

Answer 4

Do your own homework. But this site should help.
http://www.balancepublishing.com/neckstry.htm - check out number 16
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