The Necklace

• Time: during the late 1800s

  Setting: Paris, France
• In “The Necklace,” a character wishes she owned something far more costly than she can afford.
• • M. = Monsieur = Mr.
  • Mme. = Madame = Mrs.
• Literary Background

  • Mathilde has been invited in a grand party because of her husband.
  • She has a beautiful dress but no jewelry.
  • She borrows a necklace from a friend and loses it.