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प्रश्न
What is meant by the horrible life of the very poor?
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उत्तर
The poor's terrible life is defined by weakness, discomfort, and pain. Poor people are people who live challenging lives with little or no money. They don't have enough money to meet their daily demands. To make ends meet, they must work long hours every day. Mathilde lived a miserable life of poverty to pay off her debt.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Why did Matilda not want to see her rich friends?
What kind of a person is Mme Loisel − why is she always unhappy?
How do they replace the necklace?
If you were caught in a situation like this, how would you have dealt with it?
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Why was Matilda unhappy in her early married life?
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 beautiful, and so she wanted to marry an aristocrat.
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.
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As a reader do you sympathise with Matilda? Give reasons from the text to support your answer.
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?
What makes a person happy and confident during special functions and parties?
Why was Mathilde married to a ‘minor official’?
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?
Which sentences tell us that Mathilde greatly desired the necklace?
What was the arrangement with the jeweller? Do you think it was fair?
Who is Madame Loisel?
Who do you think was responsible for Mathilde’s misery? Was it her friend, she herself, her husband or the circumstances?
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.
Read the conversations in the story (The Necklace) aloud using proper intonation.
