Exploring Themes in 'The Necklace'

The video provides background knowledge for the short story 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, set in 1880s Paris. It covers the rigid social class structure, monetary units like the franc and Louis, and gender roles of the time. The video also introduces some French terms used in the story and gives a brief overview of the author. Students are instructed to complete an anticipation guide to prepare for reading the story.

Where is the story 'The Necklace' set?

• London, England

• Rome, Italy

• Berlin, Germany

• Paris, France

What is the name of the street where the characters live in 'The Necklace'?

• Boulevard Saint-Germain

• Champs-Élysées

• Rue des Martyrs

• Rue de Rivoli

Which social class in Paris during the 1880s had very little money and education?

• Middle class

• Nobility

• Upper class

• Lower class

What type of workers were typically part of the middle class in Paris during the 1880s?

• Artists and musicians

• Nobles and aristocrats

• White-collar workers and store owners

• Servants and laborers

What was the monetary unit of France in the 1880s?

• Dollar

• Pound

• Franc

• Euro

How much was 500 francs worth in the 1880s?

• $50

• $103

• $500

• $200

In the 1880s, what was the primary way for women to improve their social status?

• Employment

• Marriage

• Education

• Inheritance

What is a dowry?

• A bride's family's gift to her future husband

• A type of French currency

• A social event for the upper class

• A legal document for property ownership

What does 'Mme' stand for in French?

• Monsieur

• Madam

• Mademoiselle

• Madame

What is Guy de Maupassant known for?

• His poetry

• His short stories

• His optimistic writing

• His novels