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प्रश्न
How is the problem solved?
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उत्तर
Mme Loisel’s husband solved this problem. He told his wife to request her friend, Mme Forestier to lend her some jewels. When she went to Mme Forestier, the latter brought a jewel case, so that Mme Loisel could choose whichever jewels she liked.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did Matilda not want to see her rich friends?
What was the cause of Matilda’s ruin? How could she have avoided it?
If you were caught in a situation like this, how would you have dealt with it?
Answer the following question in 30-40 words:
Why was Matilda unhappy in her early married life?
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 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.
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?
Why was Mathilde sad, restless and anxious though her dress was ready?
What did Madame Forestier’s large box contain?
Which sentences tell us that Mathilde greatly desired the necklace?
Why did Mathilde not notice the loss of her necklace?
Why does Madame Forestier speak coldly to Mathilde?
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?
Read the conversations in the story (The Necklace) aloud using proper intonation.
