Likes/Dislikes Essay To me, the best kind of writing or reading is a story that gives a lesson or provokes thought. Reading a story that has a lesson gives me a sense of purpose for reading it. "The Necklace," by Guy de Maupassant is such a story. Mathilde, the main character, is a materalistic and unappreciative person, but wit a few obstacles she changes her ways and learns a very important lesson. Thus, because …showed first 75 words of 394 total…

…showed last 75 words of 394 total…hard work and her friend did not even appreciate it. Mathilde learned that appearances can be deceiving and that is a very important lesson for all. "The Necklace" is a story you can learn a lesson from. Through Mathilde's hardships, the author, Guy de Maupassant creates a story that is worthwhile to read and teaches a lesson. "The Necklace" truly is a thought provoking story that teaches a lesson and is highly enjoyable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**