Madam Loisel Analysis

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In general, humans want to be happy. To not worry about food, shelter, clothes; to make ends meet. But people who already has these things want more. They want to let people know, friends especially, that they have things that ordinary people don't or just others in general. Humans are so driven by societies image, they forget who they truly are. They go as far as changinbg the people around them, what they're comfortable with, how they act. They want or want to be, what's trending around them to keep up with others. Human beings are greedy in general, wether it be intentional or intentional. Madam Loisel was so obsess with her status, as well as her image, that instead of working for it, she just made it worse. She was so unhappy for not having beautiful jewelries or dresses, that she turned her life into a slump. She wanted to fit in with the rich so bad, forgetting the things she has now; being thankful to what's given to her. If she wanted more, she should've helped her husband, support him, so that their lives (image and status) would've rised. She thought that she didn't fit in, the kind of life style given to her; a …show more content…
There's so many types of cars, houses, brands of clothes, accessoreis, that Madam Loisel might get greedy of and want all the best ones. Ranging in different prices, hard to differentiate which ones are aunthentic; if she were to borrow something and loose it, she's done! Also, she might get jelous by the things other people have that she doesn't. The fact that, she's already getting jelouse of her friends who has jewels or dresses she can't afford, is making her upset and unhappy, imagine if she sees the Kardashian Clan! I could just imagine what Madam Loisel might desire. A beautiful house, servants running around, a closet full of expensive clothes and shoes, jewelries, a large pool, a wide selection of cars; things she could boast to her

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