Explanation:
The Necklace is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that explores the theme of the dangers of materialism and social climbing. The story follows Mathilde Loisel, a young woman who is unhappy with her life and dreams of a more luxurious lifestyle. When she borrows a diamond necklace from a wealthy friend to wear to a party, she loses it and spends years working to replace it, only to discover that the original necklace was a fake. The story shows how Mathilde’s obsession with material possessions leads to her downfall and suggests that true happiness comes from within and cannot be bought with money or social status.