

The Necklace – 15 Analytical Essay Questions (Printable & Digital Versions)
Deepen your students’ understanding of Guy de Maupassant’s The Necklace with this carefully curated set of 15 analytical essay questions. These prompts challenge learners to explore key themes such as pride, appearance vs reality, identity, and social class, while developing their skills in literary analysis and essay writing.
Perfect for KS3–KS4 English lessons, these questions support in-depth textual analysis through discussion, planning, and formal writing practice. Whether used for homework, timed essays, end-of-unit assessments, or revision, this flexible resource is designed to suit a range of teaching styles and learner abilities.
What’s Included:
★ A full teacher list of all 15 essay prompts
★ Individual printable handouts with writing space for each question
★ Editable Google Slides version for digital lessons or classroom projection
Sample Questions:
➤ If Mathilde had confessed to losing the necklace right away, how might her life have turned out differently?
➤ What life lesson does The Necklace teach? Is it still relevant in today’s society?
➤ How does Maupassant use irony, and what does it reveal about appearances and truth?
Key Features:
✔ Supports character, theme, and structural analysis
✔ Fully editable for easy differentiation
✔ Encourages high-level critical thinking with real-world connections
Download today and equip your students with the tools to engage meaningfully with one of literature’s most ironic and enduring short stories.
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