I would say there are several themes in this little story. To name just a few, there is a theme of vanity and entitlement, a theme of materialism ending badly, and a theme of dishonesty coming at great cost. Madame Loisel is a charming and pretty young woman. She is fully aware of this. And she believes that this entitles her to a better life than she is presently leading, more wealth, a superior social life, and even a better husband. It is...
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