″The Necklace,″ by French writer Guy de Maupassant, does not specify which time period it takes place in; however, the story is most likely set during the late 19th century, known as the Belle Époque, since it was written in 1884. What you will do: 1. Using slides and links ( at least 3) you will show the class 2-3 things about French society. How does this relate to the story The necklace? Use the story to explain the story, the characters Mr. and Matilde Loisel, the kind of society they lived in, the things and inventions that were present. How does this shape the story by showing social class, gender differences, what men and women wanted, the objects/symbols of value at that time. For example: … 2. Pick a THEME in the story and discuss it. It can be a sentence or a phrase. Examples discussed in class. 3. Pick a quote from the story; Why did you pick this quote? What does is do for the story? Plot, character development, transformation, changing the direction of the story, showing how human nature can be.