Asked by caleb
What theme does this event from “The Necklace” support?
Why, darling, I thought you'd be pleased. You never go out, and this is a great occasion. I had tremendous trouble to get it. Everyone wants one; it's very select, and very few go to the clerks. You'll see all the really big people there."
She looked at him out of furious eyes, and said impatiently: "And what do you suppose I am to wear at such an affair?"
Married life is more difficult than most people think.
Unhappy people are never satisfied.
The bonds of true love and friendship will never fade.
Parties and high society are more trouble than they're worth.
Why, darling, I thought you'd be pleased. You never go out, and this is a great occasion. I had tremendous trouble to get it. Everyone wants one; it's very select, and very few go to the clerks. You'll see all the really big people there."
She looked at him out of furious eyes, and said impatiently: "And what do you suppose I am to wear at such an affair?"
Married life is more difficult than most people think.
Unhappy people are never satisfied.
The bonds of true love and friendship will never fade.
Parties and high society are more trouble than they're worth.
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The event from "The Necklace" supports the theme: **Parties and high society are more trouble than they're worth.**
The dialogue illustrates the pressure and anxiety that can come with social expectations and appearances, particularly in the context of high society events. The woman's frustration about not having an appropriate outfit for such an occasion highlights the superficiality and stress that often accompany these social gatherings, suggesting that the pursuit of status and acceptance in high society can lead to dissatisfaction and complications in life.
The dialogue illustrates the pressure and anxiety that can come with social expectations and appearances, particularly in the context of high society events. The woman's frustration about not having an appropriate outfit for such an occasion highlights the superficiality and stress that often accompany these social gatherings, suggesting that the pursuit of status and acceptance in high society can lead to dissatisfaction and complications in life.