The Necklace
How do Mathilde's dreams contrast with the life she really leads?
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page 333-334
Mathilde is born into a family of clerks; she even marries a clerk. Mathilde lives with the fantasy of being very wealthy. She carries the illusion that wealth leads to happiness. She is validated by her illusions which make her reality even harsher.