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Question
Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :
Mathilde despaired over the loss of her necklace.
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Solution
I believe her reaction to the loss of her necklace was natural. However, she was directly responsible for the accident. Her selfishness is to fault for the loss.
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