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The Necklace

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The necklace of artificial diamonds symbolizes the insincerity of her character. Those who admire the necklace due to its beauty have been fooled. Just because it looks real does not mean that it is real. This symbolism can be extended to Madame Loisel: Just because she looks like an upper-class lady in her ball gown and jewels does not mean that she is one...
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The men at the ball who admire her and surrender to her charms and wits can also be said to value appearance over reality, since they have been hypnotized by a woman whose charms have been brought out by such artificial means. Many people might read "The Necklace" as a Cinderella tale in reverse. Like Cinderella, Madame Loisel lives a humble life of hard work and cannot attend the ball until a fairy godmother figure ? Madame Forestier provides her with a dazzling necklace that will make her one of the most beautiful women at the dance...
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