How does Madame Mathilde Loisel change from the beginning of the story to the
end? What revelations does she have that impact her change? Is this a positive or
negative change? Think of what was important to her in the beginning and the journey
that she has been on in the 10 years that this story spans. What has she learned as a
result of her "necklace" experience? Remember you are thinking of how her character
helps to develop the theme.