Which sentence from the story best shows the difference between Madame Loisel and the other guests at the ball?

Question

Answer choices for the above question

A. “He stopped, distracted, seeing that his wife was weeping.”

B. “He threw over her shoulders the wraps he had brought, the modest wraps of common life, the poverty of which contrasted with the elegance of the ball dress.”

C. “It took them to their dwelling in the Rue des Martyrs, and sadly they mounted the stairs to their flat.”

D. “She no longer had the necklace around her neck!”

Answer 1

The sentence that best shows the difference between Madame Loisel and the other guests at the ball is:

B. “He threw over her shoulders the wraps he had brought, the modest wraps of common life, the poverty of which contrasted with the elegance of the ball dress.”

This sentence highlights the stark contrast between Madame Loisel's modest background and the opulence of the ball, emphasizing her feelings of inadequacy and desire for a life of luxury compared to the other guests.