900 seconds. PART A: What does the word “petulantly” mean, as it is used in paragraph 10?
Showing sudden disappointment
.
What does the word petulantly mean *?
1 :
insolent or rude in speech or behavior
. 2 : characterized by temporary or capricious ill humor : peevish.
What does the word petulantly mean as it is used in paragraph 10 the necklace?
900 seconds. PART A: What does the word “petulantly” mean, as it is used in paragraph 10?
Showing sudden disappointment
.
What does petulantly means in the literary piece the necklace?
petulantly.
in an easily irritated or annoyed manner
.
Instead of being delighted
, as her husband hoped, she flung the invitation petulantly across the table, murmuring: stammer.
How does Mathilde's attitude about life differ from her husband?
The main difference between Mathilde and her husband in “The Necklace” boils down to lifestyle.
Mathilde cares about status much more than her husband
; while he is content living a comfortable yet simple life, Mathilde would prefer marrying a millionaire and living large.
What is the irony of the necklace?
Perhaps the most bitter irony of “The Necklace” is that
the arduous life that Mathilde must assume after losing the necklace makes her old life—the one she resented so fully—seem luxurious
.
What two reasons did Mathilde use for not attending the party?
Mathilde enjoys the fancies and elegance of things. In part of the story, Mathilde refuses to go to a party
because she would not look good
. Her husband offers to give his money, and she takes it to buy a dress, but comes back unsatisfied. Her unsatisfactory makes the reader think of her as annoying.
What does it mean to chastise someone?
1 :
to punish severely (as by whipping)
2 : to criticize harshly The boy was chastised for his behavior. Other Words from chastise. chastisement -mənt noun.
Why is Mathilde so eager to leave the ball quickly?
She is excited because she always wanted to go to a ball
. She is nervous because her ball gown is old and used. Why is the borrowed necklace so important to Mathilde?
Why don t the Loisels tell Mme Forestier that the necklace has been lost?
Why don't the Loisels tell Mme. Forestier that the necklace has been lost?
They are ashamed to admit their carelessness
. “She grieved incessantly feeling that she had been born for all the little niceties and luxuries of living.” What does incessantly mean?
What is the meaning of covetously?
1 :
marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
He looked at his boss's new car with covetous eyes. 2 : having a craving for possession covetous of power.
What does a Gallantries mean?
1 : courageous behavior :
bravery
He showed gallantry in battle. 2 : polite attention shown to women.
What do the words instinctive elegance suggest?
What do the words instinctive elegance suggest? Toy inventors are
always looking for new ideas to entertain children
. However, not all toys were created with the purpose to entertain children. For example, Play Doh started as a cleaning product.
How does Mathilde's attitude change?
PART A: How does Mathilde's attitude change after she vows to replace Madame Forestier's necklace?
She becomes more hardworking and determined
.
How did Mathilde change in the necklace?
At the end of “The Necklace,” Madame Loisel
changes into a humble, industrious woman
, who no longer dreams about being rich and works hard for everything she earns. After losing the necklace, Madame Loisel sacrifices her comfortable lifestyle and loses her entitled attitude.
What do the Loisels do about the missing necklace?
What do the Loisels end up doing about the lost necklace?
They borrow money, buy a new necklace, and return it to Madame Forestier as if it's the original
. They eventually tell Madame Forestier the truth about losing the necklace, and lose her as a friend.
