In "The Necklace," why is poverty a particularly difficult blow to the Loisels?

A.
In their society, poor people are made fun of in public.

B.
In their society, falling into poverty is a sign of weakness and evil that others are unlikely to ever forgive.

C.
In their society, poor people don't have any food.

D.
In their society, people rarely have the chance to improve their social standing.

Question

In "The Necklace," why is poverty a particularly difficult blow to the Loisels?	
 
 A.
In their society, poor people are made fun of in public.
 
 B.
In their society, falling into poverty is a sign of weakness and evil that others are unlikely to ever forgive.
 
 C.
In their society, poor people don't have any food.
 
 D.
In their society, people rarely have the chance to improve their social standing.

anonymous · Answer

Is this the story about the ungrateful wife who looses her friends necklace and like works years to save up the money?

anonymous · Answer

Because if it is then I've read it before :)

anonymous · Answer

I say that the answer is B or D