The Necklace What is the main conflict in The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 02:51 Last updated by Cat on 17 Apr 22:29
The main conflict surrounds Mathilde's need to fulfill an illusion to be seen as rich and sophisticated. She gambles her perfectly middle class life and marriage for the dream of looking rich and of high class.