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प्रश्न
What did Madame Forestier’s large box contain?
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उत्तर
Madame Forestier had a large box containing bracelets, necklaces, and other jewellery.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did Matilda not want to see her rich friends?
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?
How is the problem solved?
What do M. and Mme Loisel do next?
The course of the Loisels’ life changed due to the necklace. Comment.
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 was sad because she did not get any luxuries
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde.
Mathilde wanted other people to envy her.
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 Gift of the Magi’ by O. Henry.
As a reader do you sympathise with Matilda? Give reasons from the text to support your answer.
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.
Answer the following in about 100-120 words:
Contentment in one's life is very important to lead a peaceful life. We should be happy with what we have and should not crave for what we don't have. Matilda suffered in life because she was not content in her life. Her desires led to her disaster. What do you learn from her mistake in life?
Do you like to dress up for special occasions? How do you do that?
What makes a person happy and confident during special functions and parties?
Was the husband a considerate person? How do we now that?
Why was Mathilde sad, restless and anxious though her dress was ready?
What is meant by the horrible life of the very poor?
Who do you think was responsible for Mathilde’s misery? Was it her friend, she herself, her husband or the circumstances?
Have you ever lost anything valuable?
