Even thought the short stories “The Necklace” and “The Gift of Magi” have different Authors and characters, they are indeed similar. The stories are intriguing and interesting. Both of the authors of the stories have made a use of plot twist as the stories take a turning point and bring excitement to the reader. They are similar because of their plots, characters and themes. They also share their differences and mainly, they are both ironic.
Firstly, they have are different but the stories are also similar in a way. Both of these stories revolve around married couples. Both of the couples are poor. The short stories give clues about their financial struggles. Maupassant tells the story from the wife’s point of view. We learn that Mme Loisel was born into a poor family and because she had no dowry, she married a not so wealthy man. The author tells us that she “grieved incessantly” for the finer things that she could not afford. She was envious of others who had wealth. She was ashamed to visit a well to do school friend. Even though she does have a maid to do her housework; she feels that she lives in poverty. She …show more content…
Both of the stories have the theme of wealth, love and greed. The exact extent of each couples monetary poorness is somewhat debatable, though, since one could get the impression that the Young’s are of low working class while Loisels could be considered as part of middle class before the first turn of events. Mathilde is the one greedy for the jewels while Della is not. Despite the fact both short stories depict certain episodes in the life of a married couple, the relationships they have with each other are similar. They teach totally different lessons. For example: "The Necklace" teaches you to tell the truth about things when they are your responsibility, and do not try to cover them up. "The Gift of the Magi" teaches, you not to give up your most valued items for someone, because in the end the thought is what
Firstly, they have are different but the stories are also similar in a way. Both of these stories revolve around married couples. Both of the couples are poor. The short stories give clues about their financial struggles. Maupassant tells the story from the wife’s point of view. We learn that Mme Loisel was born into a poor family and because she had no dowry, she married a not so wealthy man. The author tells us that she “grieved incessantly” for the finer things that she could not afford. She was envious of others who had wealth. She was ashamed to visit a well to do school friend. Even though she does have a maid to do her housework; she feels that she lives in poverty. She …show more content…
Both of the stories have the theme of wealth, love and greed. The exact extent of each couples monetary poorness is somewhat debatable, though, since one could get the impression that the Young’s are of low working class while Loisels could be considered as part of middle class before the first turn of events. Mathilde is the one greedy for the jewels while Della is not. Despite the fact both short stories depict certain episodes in the life of a married couple, the relationships they have with each other are similar. They teach totally different lessons. For example: "The Necklace" teaches you to tell the truth about things when they are your responsibility, and do not try to cover them up. "The Gift of the Magi" teaches, you not to give up your most valued items for someone, because in the end the thought is what