quiz 1 Flashcards
(40 cards)
madam loisel reaction to the party imvitation
angry and resentful
main source of madame loisel unhappiness in the beginning
lack of wealth
how did madam loisel feel about her living cinditions
resentful
how did madame loisel husband feel about the invitation
proud and hoped to make his wife happy
how much money did he give madame loisel to buy a dress
400 francs
what did madame loisel need with the dress
jewelry to match the dress
what did the two do to repoace the necklace
borrow money
how much did the replacement necklace cost
36000 francs
final revelation about the necklace
it was omly 500 francs
turning point that seals madame loisel fate
when she lost the neckalce
contrasy that defines the main conflict
illusion vs reality
what does the necklace represent
deceptive nature of appearances
literary device that shapes the story outcome
symbolism
how does the resoluion reimforce the central theme in nekclace
tragic consequence of pride
critical modern reader perceive her obsession of wealth
tragic flaw
what reaction does the end evoke
frustration at her misplaced pride
madame loisel husband’s quality
patience and sacrifice
what abt the necklace would resonate with contemporary audience
struggle between materialism wnd selfworth
limitstions placed on women im the 19th century
women social mobility linked to marriage
why she fixated on looking wealthy
society judges women by theirmlooks and status
how does madame forestier reinforce societal expectstions of women
represents burden of maintaining appearances
what does madame loisel marriage say abt womens agency in chooising their futures
they had little say and to settlemfor stability over love
how does the necklave teinforce gender roled
portraying women as obsessed with vwnity
what lesson does the necklace teach abt vanity and pride
excessive pride can lead to unnecessary suffering
