Arellano University

Jose Rizal High School

Gov. W. Pascual Ave., Malabon City

Fax/Tel. No. 921-2744

Senior High School Department

1st Semester 2022-2023

Name: Bernardo, Shania Willeen L. Date: Sept. 23, 2022

Strand & Section: 12-HUMSS 10A Teacher: Ms. Remelyn

Bonillo

ASSESSMENT #3
“HALLMARKS OF LITERATURE”

ANSWER:

“THE NECKLACE by GUY MAUPASSANT”

- The Necklace is a fictional short story in the genre of Realism. On

necklaces, bracelets and chains the hallmark is usually near the
clasp - either on the clasp or on the main loop joining the clasp
to the chain. On earrings, the hallmark would normally be on the
earring post. Mathilde is filled with discontent, greed and
appearances, while her husband is content and generous in his
station in life. These two conditions do not necessarily correlate,
though people who envy wealthy people tend to think they do.
Mathilde is miserable striving to be wealthy, which she believes
would bring her true happiness. Ironically, she had to assume the
life of a hardworking, poor woman (losing all outward appearances
of beauty or wealth) in order to purchase a replacement necklace.
Because of her greed, her condition was even worse than before.