what are the symbols in "The Necklace" by Guy De Maupassant?

Question

in the story it mention at least two symbols ...please help me out

Answer 1

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Symbols
Betty's Necklace
Betty's necklace, the one that Edward steals in Act I, actually physically reappears in Act II. In Act I, the necklace represents Edward's secret defiance of his family in seeking Harry's love. In Act II, the necklace symbolizes Betty's connection with the past. She offers the necklace to Cathy, suggesting that she still holds on to some traditional notions of femininity. Cathy's acceptance of the necklace suggest that even the daughter of a lesbian can be influenced by society's standards of what women are supposed to be.
Guns
Guns are first used as an indication of the violence of Clive's world. Clive's system of control turns on him when, at the end of the act, Joshua raises a gun to shoot him. Ironically, the system that Clive sets up eventually brings about his demise. Guns remain a symbol of power in Act II. Lin arms daughter Cathy with toy guns to give Cathy status that Lin never had as a little girl. Lin mentions that her mother never gave her guns. Even amidst the sexual liberation of Act II, the threat of violence is necessary to represent control and status.
Dolls
In Act I, dolls become a symbol of submissive femininity. Just as dolls are crafted by a doll-maker, Clive's children, especially Victoria (who is played by a doll/dummy in the first act) have been formed out of Clive's idea of who they should be. Clive and Betty periodically catch Edward playing with Victoria's doll, foreshadowing his later desire to play a submissive role in a homosexual relationship.

Answer 2

Symbolism In The Necklace

Answer 3

The Necklace Symbolism

Answer 4

The main symbol is the necklace itself, representing riches and vanity in the world. Mathilde Loisel, the main character, is symbolic for many reasons. Primarily, she represents a woman living a common lifestyle of the nineteenth century, but she wants more. Her marriage is symbolic of marriage in the 19th century.

Do a search on YA for the story and you will find several questions about The Necklace. The answers may help you. These links may also be helpful.

Answer 5

It is widely said that Guy de Maupassant had a disdain for religion, and even that he was anti-religion. Are you sure Guy de Maupassant said that? I've googled for that quote but all I've found are your own questions.

Answer 6

I couldn't really tell you what the symbols where, because when we read the story, we were learning about irony, which I would think the irony in the story is obvious, but it is a really good story.

Answer 7

Value isn't something that is known until you can see it or have to work for the object. Care and compassion can lead one to do anything for whomever they care for.

Madame Loisel is beautiful, but she is not content.
She has the appearance of beauty but not the reality (or truth) of beauty.

The Necklace itself represents the theme of appearances versus reality.

Answer 8

is the story about a couple who borrows a necklace from a friend and then ruins her life because she lost it and she buys another ont and then she finds out it was fake.