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What motivates Madame Loisel throughout the story? Be sure to use specific examples from the text to support your answer.

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Madame Loisel is motivated throughout the story, for one sole purpose, that being her desire of attracting and appearing wealthy to others, and by doing in hopes of gaining their respect, public praise, and attention.

An example could be firstly, when Madame Loisel finds herself disgustedlu displeased, that she owns no appropriate enough gown to attend to the ball, where she is in hopes of impressing her peers.

Another, when Madame Loisel's husband gifts her generously his savings in order to please his wife, the woman still finds herself unhappy, for she lacks proper jewelry to pair with the gown.

And finally, when borrowing an expensive, beautiful, and glamorous necklace from her friend.

In conclusion, an everlasting downfall of poverty and misery, are all caused due to her shallow perceptions and ideals and craving for glamour, expense, and validation of others'.

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