"The Necklace"

1. Do you agree with the author that "women have no family rank or social class?" (p.169) Today, surely, the same applies to men?

2. How far do you think force of character affects our lives? Do you think it would be easier for a young, married woman to fulfil her dreams today?

3. Discuss whether the Loisels chose the right course of action when they found the necklace was missing. What other choices were open to them and why were these not chosen?

4. What is the theme of this story?