Guy De Maupassant Analysis

problem that is very common in the world today. Guy de Maupassant’s tale about a woman who feels she should be higher in society, and the way that she attempts to fit in with this society, mimics the way many people get into debt today. Often people are not content with what they have and spend money that they should save or put towards bills on frivolous thing like jewelry. Some people may even be like Mme. Loisel and do it because they feel the need to fit in with others. While Mme. Loisel spends her money after she has lost a borrowed necklace the point still remains; people should make the best of and be happy with what they have, instead of attempting to keep up with others. Multiple times Mme. Loisel is not content with what is provided for her even though she should be. Throughout the story Mme. Loisel does certain things because of this dissatisfaction that she feels. The thoughts that Mme. Loisel has at the beginning of the story, her actions before the party, and the events that happen after the party all show her dissatisfaction and contribute to the theme that people should be happy with what they have. Mme. Loisel is unhappy …show more content…
Guy de Maupassant manages to create multiple instances where Mme. Loisel could have been happy with what she had; however, she is not at any point and she effectively ruins her chances of moving up in the world because of this. The beauty that Mme. Loisel so coveted is lost after she experiences ten years of working around the house, her husband has to work multiple jobs just to pay back the loans he took out to cover the price of the necklace, and the only thing that remains of her previous life are her memories. This fate could have been avoided if she had simply accepted and been happy with the life she had before she borrowed the necklace or if she had followed her husband’s recommendation and worn a flower in her