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Question
Imagine that M. Loisel, from The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant, writes a diary entry, exploring the theme of class and social status, and the nature of social mobility, in the context of his own experience.
Write this diary entry, as M. Loisel, in about 120 words.
Solution
It's been tough the past few years for my wife, Matilda, and me. As I reflect on our experience, I can't help but think about the broader societal issues that have contributed to our predicament. It's clear to me now that our society is structured in a way that makes upward mobility difficult, if not impossible. The rich get richer while the rest struggle to make ends meet. We live in a world where wealth one determines social status possesses rather than by one's character or virtues. This narrow view of success has led many people, including Matilda, to pursue material possessions at the expense of their own happiness.
The loss of the borrowed necklace was a painful lesson for both of us. It reminded us that pursuing social status and upward mobility can be a trap, leading people to sacrifice their happiness and well-being in pursuing an unattainable dream.
Notes
- Content - 3
- Expression - 2
- Accuracy - 1
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