How Does Mathilde Change In The Necklace

In the story, "The Necklace", Mathilde's character did not change. From the start, Madame Loisel was portrayed as though she was always unhappy with her life in various different ways. As it is written, "She had a rich friend, an old school friend whom she refused to visit, because she suffered so keenly when she returned home." This shows her unhappiness through her envy in others and what they have, for she yearns for material possessions. Another thing the author wrote is,"' No... there's nothing so humiliating as looking poor in the middle of a lot of rich women.'" This piece of text shows Mathilde's unhappiness in who she is. She is embarrassed of her 'rank' in society and she wished more for herself and she wanted pity because she thinks she's …show more content…
The text states," It was Madame Forestier, still young, still beautiful, still attractive." Mathilde is still jealous of her friends and wishes to be like them. In the story, the author wrote," Madame Loisel looked old now. She had become like all the other strong, hard, coarse women of poor households. Her hair was badly done, her skirts were awry, her hands were red... Madame Loisel was conscious of some emotion. Should I speak to her? Yes, certainly." This piece of text shows that with her appearance being the way it is, she still wants to talk to Madame Forestier, because she seeks that attention and sympathy from her based on her looks. The last piece of text to describe Mathilde is written," Yes, I've had some hard times since I saw you last; and many sorrows... and all on your account." Now, some people believe her character did change, but with this evidence, is obvious that she didn't. Still, Mathilde takes no responsibility in losing the necklace, but says it is her friend's fault. In conclusion, Mathilde's character didn't change, but stayed unhappy, jealous, irresponsible, and embarrassed of who she was throughout the