Collaborative Conversation – Building Consensus LITERARY ANALYSIS: At the end of this short story, readers discover along with Madame Loisel that she has labored for ten years, lost her beauty, and declined into poverty to replace what was actually a fake diamond necklace. What does this ironic ending, as well as other plot details, suggest about the story’s themes? Write a thoughtful response supported by text evidence and original commentary.

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