Mme. Loisel: Protagonist facing a crisis after losing a necklace.
Mme. Forestier: Owner of the lost diamond necklace.
Mme. Loisel's Husband: Supportive and offers help to solve the problem.
Main Events
Incident: Mme. Loisel lost Mme. Forestier's diamond necklace after an outing in Paris.
Emotional Response: Mme. Loisel is in despair and anxious, unsure of how to repay the necklace which she acknowledges as a fortune.
Self-Reflection: She feels "dumb and greedy," and fears the consequences of losing the necklace, including possible accusations of theft and imprisonment.
Proposed Solution
Deception Plan: Mme. Loisel plans to lie to Mme. Forestier claiming the necklace's clasp is broken and she intends to have it repaired.
Husband’s Role: He is tasked to check various locations around town (police headquarters, newspaper office, cab companies) to search for the necklace and offer a reward.
Emotional State
Mme. Loisel is overwhelmed, sweating from fear, and worried about potential accusations. She feels her life is at risk due to the loss of the necklace.
Future Actions
Search for the necklace around town and attempt to keep calm and composed while dealing with the situation.
Lie to Mme. Forestier to buy time for finding a solution.