Mathilde Loisel is presented as a spoiled, selfish woman up until she loses the necklace and she and her husband are forced into poverty. From the beginning, she makes it clear she has married below her status, even though her parents were poor artists. She complains constantly of being poor, even though she has a nice home, goes out often, and even has a servant.
The best example of her selfish attitude is when her husband brings home the invitation to the party, which he has worked hard to get. He is so excited to give it to her, and instead of being excited, she is upset because she has no fancy clothing to wear to it. Then, the reader sees into her thoughts to learn that when he asks how much she needs for a dress, she debates the maximum she can ask for before he will flat out say no. She is not happy with anything he does for her.
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