The husband in the story is depicted as selfless and supportive, offering his hard-earned savings to his wife and showing concern for her happiness.
A STEAL paragraph is a writing strategy that helps readers understand a character in literature by examining what they Say, Think, Effect on Others, Actions, and Looks like. Given the context provided, it seems that the student may be asking for a characterization paragraph about the husband from the short story 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant, rather than the texts mentioned. The husband in 'The Necklace' could be described as a tender and supportive partner to his wife Mathilde, as evidenced by his reactions to her dismay at not having a suitable dress or jewelry for a high-society event.
For example, he sacrifices his own desires for his wife's happiness, first by giving her money he saved for himself to buy a dress and then by suggesting she borrow a necklace from her wealthier friend.
His actions show a selfless and loving nature, while his looks or personal descriptions are not deeply explored in the story. To create a STEAL paragraph, one would need to analyze specific lines from 'The Necklace' and interpret the husband's character traits based on his interactions and choices within the narrative.