the jewelry
1. in this story, De Maupassanttries to explore the age-old literary theme
of appearances and reality and implies that things are not usually what
they seem to be. Does he think that the illusion is far more satisfactory
than the real? or, is he posing the question that people do not need to know
reality at all? discuss.
2. Throughout the story, the reader is never told that Madame Lantin really
loves her husband nor about her feelings towards the marriage. try to
characterize Mme. Lantin. what kind of woman/ wife is she?
3.we observe that the story is written mainly from Monsieur Lantin's point
of view. it starts by telling us about the way the couple was first introduced
to each other, and how M.Lantinfell in love with the woman after he "met
her." discuss whether M.Lantin's love for his wife is based upon her
physical attraction, her good reputation and family background or upon a
thorough understanding of her character. characterize M.Lantin, esp. focus
on the transformation of M.Lantin after the discovery of the truth.
4. Discuss 1) the title of this story; 2)" the jewelry" as a symbol. try
to find some justifications for Mme. Lantin's deeds, for instance, about
her procurement of all her jewelry.
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