The Short Story “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant

Provide a literary analysis of the short story “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant.

What is the literary meaning? What are the facts presented? What are the main points made by the author? What does this piece suggest about human nature? Does the author create a believable story? How? How does it make you feel? Why? What is the theme of the story? How does the author use literary techniques (imagery, character development, setting, etc.) to enhance the story and develop the theme? What aspects of the characters in the story are significant? How do these details contribute to the story’s theme?