Do you think that M Loisel’s ineptitude in dealing with the materialistic cravings of his wife contributed to their downfall?

Matilda Loisel’s husband, M. Loisel comes to her rescue. First, he suggests her to  wear fresh flowers. Matilda just mocked at the idea. Then he advises her to borrow  some jewels from her rich friend, Mme Forestier. Thus, the problem is solved as Mme  Forestier lends her a beautiful diamond necklace.

Explanation:

frances ellen watkins harper writing was influenced by: b. the education she received growing up in the north.

she was born in baltimore, maryland, on september 24, 1825. after the death of her parents, her uncle reverend william watkins, a teacher at the academy for negro youth, raised and educated her. she also continued educating herself by accessing a library of the family she worked for, beginning writing poetry afterwards. as a civil rights activist and abolitionist, watkins greatly influenced her life and work.