The Necklace What is the theme in The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 05:32 Last updated by Cat on 17 Apr 22:33
The theme surrounds external validation and the need to fulfill a meaningless fantasy. Mathilde desperately wants to look rich and high class. She nearly destroys her life and marriage to be perceived that way, if only for a fleeting evening.