The plot of the story is ironic, but the tone is simple and straightforward. It is told by a narrator who speaks in simple language, which leads the reader to believe this is a simple, straightforward tale of loss and suffering. The tone reflects the superficial mind of the central character, Mathilde Loisel, and the mind of her simple, kind-hearted husband. For example, the self-centered Mathilde thinks the following: She had no clothes, no...
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