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Question
Answer the following two questions in 100 - 120 words:
Were the sacrifices made by the Loisels in vain? Justify your answer with reference to the text.
(A Question of Trust)
Solution
Yes, the sacrifices made by the Loisels in “The Necklace” were ultimately in vain. Mathilde Loisel’s vanity and desire for wealth led her to borrow a necklace from Madame Forestier to appear rich at a ball. However, after losing the necklace, she and her husband endured ten years of extreme poverty, repaying the debt they incurred to replace it. In the end, Mathilde Loisel discovered that the original necklace was fake, making their suffering unnecessary.
Had Mathilde Loisel been honest, she could have avoided their hardships. This story teaches a lesson about the dangers of vanity, dishonesty, and the importance of contentment, showing how their struggles were futile due to a simple misunderstanding.
