In the biographical information about Guy de Maupassant on page 590, the authors of our textbook give this descriiption of Maupassant’s work:
“Concise, clear, and often ironic, his stories present well-plotted and engaging incidents without imposing moral judgments on the characters.”
Now that you have read “The Necklace,” please provide a brief analysis of the story with regard to its sense of irony, its plot, and its treatment of the characters.