Choices in Life in comparison with "The Necklace"
...vings to replace the necklace for thirty-six thousand francs. “Mme. Loisel now knew the horrible existance of the needy” (1137). The Loisels had to pay back the borrowed money by working their life away for ten years. They also had to move to a smaller home and do without domestic help. After ten years the Loisels paid off their debt, interest and all. Mathilde’s appearance had hardened and aged. “She had become a woman of impoverished households – strong and hard and rough” (1137). One Sunday while out walking, Mathilde saw Mme. Forestier for the first time in ten years. Mathilde confessed to replacing the necklace. Surprisingly Mme. Forestier informed her that the diamond necklace was not real and was worth only, at most 500 francs! The Loisels choice in not telling the truth definitely had a negative impact on their life. I have made a choice that will have a positive impact on my life. I have returned to college to learn a new career. The choice I made was a difficult decision. I had to give up a 15 year career with American Airlines. My work schedule would not allow me to attend college. I could have decided to stay and work for American Airlines but there was not any room for advancement without moving to Texas. I did not want to do this, so I decided to leave and pursue a new career in Computer Programming. I am continuously trying to improve upon myself, so what better way than to return to college and start a new career? I have learned that you are never too old to start a new career,...