• 'The Necklace' is a short story written by Guy de Maupassant, which tells the story of a woman named Mathilde Loisel who lives in poverty but has a strong desire for wealth and luxury. • The important characters of this short story: - 'Mathilde Loisel' (The protagonist of the story) - 'Monsieur Loisel' (Mathilde’s husband) - 'Madame Forestier' (Mathilde’s wealthy friend) Source: Encyclopedia of Britannica.