mikesha Brown-toussaint

The quote “Literature adds to reality,  it does not simply describe it “.It implies that literature has the power to increase our understanding of reality by providing insights, emotions and perspectives that may be immediately  obvious in our daily lives .As I consider the quote in relating to the story “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant ,we can examine the human desires .In “The Necklace,’ the protagonist, Mathilde Loisel, is dissatisfied with her self-deprecating life and crave for wealth and social status .She believes that material possessions and social standing are the key to happiness .However, her desires luxury explores the psychological and emotional implications of her aspirations  .The writer wants us to visualize the nature of happiness and the dangers of placing too much importantance on material possessions .Furthermore ,the story shows the societal norms by questioning the value placed on apperances and social status .Mathilde longs to be a part of,” The Necklace embodies the quote by going beyond a simple description of events and presenting a thought of human desires ,which had illustions of societal expectations.

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