Guy de Maupassant, one of the best short story writers in French history, is famous for painting a fascinating vision of French life in the 19th century. “Born on August 5, 1850, he is considered one of the fathers of the modern short story as well as one of its greatest practitioners” (American literature). Maupassant began his career studying law before volunteering for the Franco-Prussian War in 1869. “After the war led by Flaubert, Maupassant went on to write one of the greatest stories, “Boule de Suif” (“Ball of Fat”) in 1880 which immediately distinguished the young writer" (History). Before dying in a mental hospital due to syphilis contracted in his early twenties, Maupassant left the world with important works such as Una vita (1883), Le Sorelle Rondoli (1884) and Le Horla (1887). In 1884 Maupassant published one of his greatest stories: The Necklace. The main theme of the story is valuing human feelings and emotions and being content with what you already have rather than materialistic possessions. Mathilde Loisel, a beautiful, overly ambitious lady, is dissatisfied with her life and what she already has although she has been provided with something. all the happiness in life. She is unhappy with The story begins by showing Mathilde Loisel's feelings about her house which is old with worn walls, worn chairs and ugly things. Culture appears in this story in the form of Mathilde Loisel's desire to be part of the upper class and the riches she wishes to possess (Laurie) . Everyone who comes from a lower class has a desire to move up to the upper class and live a comfortable life. The way Mathilde wants to portray herself during the invitation shows how she wants to portray herself in front of others with beautiful clothes and fine jewelry. It also shows through Monsieur how the employees worked hard to get noticed by their people