1, De Maupassant's portrayal of Madame Loisel is so central because her vanity, desire for wealth, and dissatisfaction with her simple life thereby demonstrate the dangers of pride and materialism.
2, Yes because this story talking about it portrays women through beauty and power from their husbands
3, The author wants to say that we must understand ourselves. If we keep pursuing power, we will suffer.
4, I feel sad for Mrs. Loisel because she paid a high price in her pursuit of power.
5, The necklace symbolizes deceit. It is shiny on the outside but worthless on the inside.
6, Madame Loisel changed a little negatively. This was a bad change because it ruined her life, but it was a good change because she became stronger.
7, The story would not be as good without the surprise ending, because the fake necklace detail highlights the meaning of the story.
8, This story is similar to today's society because many people also show off online to look rich and powerful but in reality they are just liars and one day they will have to receive bad consequences