In Guy de Maupassant's story, "The Necklace," what does the necklace symbolize, or represent?
1. the foolishness of focusing on appearances, and then falling for an illusion
2. the purity of youth, compared to the wisdom that comes with age
3. The difference between acts of good and acts of evil
4. the desire for power that sometimes comes along with wealth

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Answer: The Answer Is 1.

Explanation: In the story, the necklace represents what she longs for. She believes that wealth would make her happier and was ashamed of the way she lived. When her friend lends her the necklace and goes to the party she falls into an illusion and was focused on how the men would look at her and asked for her name. In the end, she pays for being so ungrateful and she ends up paying everything with hard work and the loss of her appearance. Therefore is n.1

The foolishness of focusing on appearances, and then falling for an illusion is the  necklace symbolize. Hence, option A is correct.

What is the context of the story?

The necklace serves as a symbol of her desire. She was ashamed of the way she lived and thought that having more money would make her happier.

When she borrows the necklace from a friend and leaves for the party, she enters a delusion because she is preoccupied with how the guys will perceive her and inquire about her name.

Thus, option A is correct.

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