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प्रश्न
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.
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उत्तर
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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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why was Matilda in a hurry to go to her house after the ball?
What kind of a person is Mme Loisel − why is she always unhappy?
What kind of a person is her husband?
If you were caught in a situation like this, how would you have dealt with it?
Read the following sentence aloud. Write who said it and to whom.
“Choose, my dear.”
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde.
Mathilde felt that her house was shabby and poorly furnished.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde.
Mathilde was not happy to see the invitation.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde.
Mathilde wanted a new dress for herself.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde.
Mathilde borrowed a diamond necklace from her friend and wore it to the party.
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde.
Mathilde lost the necklace.
Read the following :
- The necklace
- an error
- all these things
- another woman
- one evening
- her husband.
In all these phrases we see some words used before the nouns. They specify or make it clear what noun we are talking about. These words that are used at the beginning of a noun phrase are known as determiners.
Determiners include articles (a, an, the), possessive pronouns (my, our, your, her, etc.), demonstratives (words like this, that), quantifiers (much, many, etc.), numerals, etc.
Write your phrases using each type of determiner.
Why was Mathilde married to a ‘minor official’?
Why did Mathilde weep with misery after visiting her schoolmate?
What did the envelope hold?
Was the husband a considerate person? How do we now that?
Why was Mathilde sad, restless and anxious though her dress was ready?
What did Madame Forestier’s large box contain?
Spot the error in the following sentence. Then rewrite the sentence after correcting them.
At the end of one week, they have lose all hope.
