This paper explores the various issues raised by the author including the themes of irony, society and class, appearance
versus
reality, self-worth and value among others. The short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant concentrates on a specific set of related incidents to tell its story in a realistic fashion, delving into the psychology of its characters and relating their actions to the
society in which they live. A central issue is the theme of illusion versus reality, and a second theme is that of gaining wealth and the prestige that goes with it.