Her Actions and Character

Madame Loisels expectation of her life in poverty was the main cause of her

downfall.

Most of those who are in poverty accept this fact or change it through hard

work. Of course there are those, like madame Loisel, who expect more than

what is given to them. Anyone who wants the luxury of a good fortune should go

through the process of working for it.

The events at the ball proves this. If she had taken time to get a ball dress and

jewelery instead of whining about not having them, she would not have needed

to "get the new necklace . . .  (for) thirty-six thousand francs." (84)

Madame Loisel was forced to work for ten years because of her laziness and

her carelessness.