Mathilde is born into a poor family, but she has always felt she belongs to the upper class. She is not proud of her income level or her social class. But she prides herself on believing that she is better than her social and economic state. Mr. Loisel comes home one day "with a triumphant air" because he and his wife have been invited to a ball held by the Minister of Public Instruction. He worked hard to get this invitation so his pride is...
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