In guy de maupassant’s short story "the necklace," in what two ways do the characters affect the plot of the story? madame loisel’s actions propel the story forward. madame forestier’s wishes move the story forward. the actions of the loisels’ maid lead to the resolution. madame forestier’s revelation about the necklace resolves the plot.

The answers are:

Madame Loisel’s actions propel the story forward.

Madame Forestier’s revelation about the necklace resolves the plot.

In the short story "The Necklace," by Guy de Mauppassant, Madame Loisel's disatisfaction and longing for wealth, possessions and attention set off the narrative. If she had refused to go to the party or had wore simpler clothes without any jewellery, she wouldn't have suffered privations. On the other hand, after so many years of hardship, Madame Forestier's confession that the necklace is fake finally determines the Loisel's misfortune.

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- "the die is cast; i have consented to return if we are not destroyed. thus are my hopes blasted by cowardice and indecision; i come back ignorant and disappointed. it requires more philosophy than i possess to bear this injustice with patience. i have lost my hopes of utility and glory; i have lost my friend."