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Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde : Mathilde despaired over the loss of her necklace. - English

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Write what you think about the following thoughts and actions of Mathilde :

Mathilde despaired over the loss of her necklace.

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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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Chapter 1.5: The Necklace - English Workshop Part ll [Page 25]

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Chapter 1.5 The Necklace
English Workshop Part ll | Q 2. (a) | Page 25
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Chapter 1.5 The Necklace
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