Explanation:
The Necklace is a short story by Guy de Maupassant that tells the story of Madame Loisel, a young woman who is unhappy with her middle-class life and longs for a life of luxury and wealth. When she is invited to a ball, she borrows a necklace from a friend to wear and impress the other guests. However, when she loses the necklace, she and her husband must replace it at great cost, leading to financial ruin and hardship. The story is a commentary on the dangers of materialism and the superficiality of social status, as well as the consequences of deceit and dishonesty.