Analysis of “The Jewelry” by Guy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant is a recognized master of short stories, counting as many as three hundred and six (Encyclopedia Britannica). Written in 1884, "The Necklace", also known by the title “The Jewelry”, became a fine example of a short story with an unexpected ending, forcing the reader to rethink the narrative on receiving the last bits of information. The writer became what would be now called a trendsetter, as this ending became a kind of a benchmark for many other short stories. In “The Necklace” Maupassant raised several vital issues, such as conflict of desires and capabilities, the discrepancy Continue reading...