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    Mathilde belongs to the lower Politariet class in society and wants to fit into the upper classes. She borrows an expensive necklace from Madame Forestier to wear to a ball in an attempt to appear wealthier. However, she loses the necklace and realizes she cannot afford to replace it. For ten years, Mathilde struggles financially to pay Madame Forestier back for the lost necklace. The story depicts the reality of class differences between the lower Politariet and higher Bourgeoisie classes in society.

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    Mathilde belongs to the lower Politariet class in society and wants to fit into the upper classes. She borrows an expensive necklace from Madame Forestier to wear to a ball in an attempt to appear wealthier. However, she loses the necklace and realizes she cannot afford to replace it. For ten years, Mathilde struggles financially to pay Madame Forestier back for the lost necklace. The story depicts the reality of class differences between the lower Politariet and higher Bourgeoisie classes in society.

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    Marxist Literary Critique - The Necklace

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    Mathilde belongs to the lower Politariet class in society and wants to fit into the upper classes. She borrows an expensive necklace from Madame Forestier to wear to a ball in an attempt to appear wealthier. However, she loses the necklace and realizes she cannot afford to replace it. For ten years, Mathilde struggles financially to pay Madame Forestier back for the lost necklace. The story depicts the reality of class differences between the lower Politariet and higher Bourgeoisie classes in society.

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    Rhey S.

    Veloria

    III BSE – ENGLISH

    Marxist Literary Critique: The Necklace

    Marxism is a major element in the novel, which is illustrated by the fact that Mathilde belongs to the
    Politariet class in her society. This indicates that she will attempt to fit in or join the upper social classes.
    In order to attend the ball, Mathilde is motivated by this feeling to borrow the necklace and purchase a
    new fancy attire. But it creates a conflict in the narrative because she thought she couldn’t attend the
    ball in her everyday, casual attire. She had the impression that she needed to belong to the upper strata
    of society. She is only made aware of her status when she loses the necklace.

    Additionally, there is a theme of class differences in The Necklace because Mathilde is conscious that
    she is from a lower class. When she lost the necklace, she understood she would have to work hard to
    save money to pay Madame Forestier back for the lost necklace. For ten years, until she runs into
    Madame Foretier again to pay back the jewelry, she even downsized to a smaller home and her life
    became more difficult. Because the necklace belongs to Madame Forestier, a member of the
    Bourgeoisie, a higher class of person, she assumed it would be quite expensive.

    In conclusion, The Necklace depicts the reality of the Politariet and Bourgeoisie classes of humanity.
    Mathilde, a member of the Politariet class, has a difficult life compared to Madame Forestier, a member
    of the Bourgeoisie, a high class society. Even if Mathilde wouldn’t lose the necklace, if she purchases a
    false necklace due to her status, everything will remain the same for her. She lacks the resources to live
    a life befitting someone of a higher social class. She must therefore be honest with Madame Mathilde if
    she wants the situation to be fixed.

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