1. “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant Discussion Guide

2. “The Necklace” Madlib (noun) desperately (verb) to achieve the lifestyle of the upper class, (conjunction) her relative poverty stands in her way. (Conjunction) when she receives an invitation to an elegant reception, she borrows a necklace from a friend in order to appear of higher social standing. After the party, she realizes the (noun) is lost. (noun) doesn’t (verb) her friend to learn about the loss, (conjunction) she can’t (verb) to pay for a replacement. (Conjunction) she and her (noun) (verb) the money and work for (adjective) years to pay off the loans. Years later, when (noun) again encounters her friend, she learns that the necklace she worked so hard to replace was merely a (noun).

3. “The Necklace” Madlib Answers (Mme Loisel) desperately (wants) to achieve the lifestyle of the upper class, (but) her relative poverty stands in her way. (So) when she receives an invitation to an elegant reception, she borrows a necklace from a friend in order to appear of higher social standing. After the party, she realizes the (necklace) is lost. (Mme Loisel) doesn’t (want) her friend to learn about the loss, (but) she can’t (afford) to pay for a replacement. (So) she and her (husband) (borrow) the money and work for (ten) years to pay off the loans. Years later, when (Mme. Loisel) again encounters her friend, she learns that the necklace she worked so hard to replace was merely a (fake).

4. Check Test: True or False 1. Mathilde marries into a wealthy family. 1. Mathilde marries into a wealthy family. 2. Until she is invited to the reception, Mathilde is quite satisfied with her position in life. 2. Until she is invited to the reception, Mathilde is quite satisfied with her position in life. 3. Mathilde borrows a necklace from her friend Mme. Forestier. 3. Mathilde borrows a necklace from her friend Mme. Forestier. 4. The Loisels find a replacement necklace for thirty-six thousand francs. 4. The Loisels find a replacement necklace for thirty-six thousand francs. 5. The Loisels scrimp for ten years to pay the debt created by the loss of the necklace. 5. The Loisels scrimp for ten years to pay the debt created by the loss of the necklace. 6. Mme. Forestier tells Mathilde the necklace she borrowed years ago was an inexpensive fake. 6. Mme. Forestier tells Mathilde the necklace she borrowed years ago was an inexpensive fake.

5. Story Pyramid In small groups, create a story pyramid for this narrative. EVERYONE should turn in a paper with his/her name on it! 1. Name of protagonist 1. Name of protagonist 2. Two words describing protagonist 2. Two words describing protagonist 3. Three words describing the setting 3. Three words describing the setting 4. Four words stating the problem 4. Four words stating the problem 5. Five words describing the first event 5. Five words describing the first event 6. Six words describing the second event 6. Six words describing the second event 7. Seven words describing third event 7. Seven words describing third event 8. Eight words describing solution 8. Eight words describing solution