Download PDF of NCERT Class 10 The Necklace Story By Guy De Maupassant
This story was written in 1888 by the French writer Guy de Maupassant. This story is known for it’s ironic ending. although this story was first published on 17 February 1884 in the French newspaper Le Gaulois.
The Necklace Story Original title is “La Parure”.
| Author | Guy De Maupassant |
| Class | 10 |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCERT |
Short Summary
The necklace story is told in reality that describes Madame Loisel because Madame Loisel is beautiful on the outside but is dissatisfied with not living a rich lifestyle inside Mathilde succumbs to greed that is contrary to her husband’s generosity.
Her pride prevents her from appearing less rich in front of her friend Madame Forestier. When Madame Loisel borrows a necklace from her friend Madame Forestier to go to The Ball party because she wanted to look the richest at the Ball party but eventually loses the necklace, she uses her 10 years of savings and all that money to buy That Necklace. But later she feels sad when it is discovered that the necklace her friend gave her is fake.
The story depicts the value of honesty and the condition of the person who pretends to be
If Madame Loisel had told the truth to her friend Madame Forestier, she wouldn’t have to face so much trouble and she would have enjoyed it to the fullest.