In Maupassant's story, the diamond necklace symbolizes Mathilde's desire for status and the trappings of wealth. The necklace represents her longing for a life of luxury and social acceptance, leading her to borrow it for a high-society event. This desire ultimately drives the narrative and highlights the themes of vanity and the consequences of aspiring to a lifestyle beyond one's means.
What does the diamond necklace symbolize in Maupassant's story?(1 point)
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The corrupting influence of greed and vanity
The corrupting influence of greed and vanity
The strain that poverty places on a marriage
The strain that poverty places on a marriage
The ephemeral nature of material possessions
The ephemeral nature of material possessions
Mathilde's desire for status and the trappings of wealth
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