Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Developing Comprehension Skills:  “The Necklace”

 1. At the beginning of the story, Mathilde Loisel thought she and her husband were poor. Was she correct? How do you know whether they actually were or not?

2. When Madame Loisel received news of the invitation to the ball, she was not overjoyed. Why was she upset?

3. Examine the following quotations about events that occurred very close in time: “She danced , in a cloud of happiness, for the whole ball seemed t belong to her. She had a sense of complete victory.” Finally, they arrived at their door. Feeling sad, they climbed the stairs. All was ended for her.” What has happened to Mme. Loisel between the first event and the second?

 4. What would have happened if Mme. Loisel had not lost her necklace? Would she have been happy? Would her life have been different than it was before she went to the ball? Refer to your answer to question 3 before answering.

 5. Do you think Mme. Loisel acted like a real person? Did she seem real to you? Do you think she deserved sympathy, either before or after the ball?