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English · 2026 · 6 marks
CBSE 2026 · Region 5 · Set 1 · Q11 (A)
In 'The Necklace', Madam Loisel spends years repaying a debt for a necklace that was never valuable. How does this irony expose the illusion of…
In 'The Necklace', Madam Loisel spends years repaying a debt for a necklace that was never valuable. How does this irony expose the illusion of wealth and the consequences of chasing appearances ?
Official answer
Loisel’s obsession with appearances causes her downfall
Borrows necklace to fit in, loses it, repays for years
Necklace was fake but suffering was real
Exposes how pride and superficiality lead to misery
True worth lies in contentment and honesty
Moves from a comfortable to a life of necessity
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