Comparing The Necklace 'And The Scarlet Ibis' By James Hurst

There are many similarities and differences between the stories “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant and “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst; however, “The Scarlet Ibis “is the story that is entitled to be called “great.” A great story is one that has a structure plot-conflict that the reader can easily follow and a character that the individuals can relate to. Elements of literature, such as settings can convey the emotions the reader may feel by describing the environment from the dead of autumn to the shabbiness of an apartment. In addition, point of view gives individuals a chance to walk in the characters shoes to see and experience how they feel. In “The Scarlet Ibis” and “The Necklace,” structure plot, elements of literature, and point

"The Scarlet Ibis" and "The Necklace" are two wonderful stories but "The Scarlet Ibis" is the one that deserves to be called "great". The conflict was emotional and personal, and the author outdid himself when adding all the adjectives that move with the exposition. "The sound of rain was everywhere, but the wind had died and it fell straight down in parallel paths like ropes hanging from the sky. As I waited, I peered through the downpour, but no one came," (Hurst). In other words, while the narrator waits for Doodle to catch up with him, he waits in the rain for him to appear. This demonstrates that even sound or the thoughts of the character can affect how the book is being read and the scenery described makes the conflict greater; knowing Doodle has a disability. The scenery that portrayed the mood and makes the story "great." To empathize, in "The Necklace" Madame Loisel has a maid which was not bad for being middle class and after losing the necklace, the author says "Mme. Loisel experienced the horrible life the needy live. She played her part, however, with sudden heroism. That frightful debt had to be paid. She would pay it. She dismissed her maid; they rented a garret under the eaves," (Maupassant). Mme. Loisel mostly complained how she did not have any jewels or luxury items and after paying all her debt it left Mme. Loisel doing manual labor. Since she did not enjoy what life has to offer, the conflict takes a twist which instead of Mme. Loisel fantasy of great treasure, she is left with piles of debt. The conflict makes readers glued to the pages and imagine how she lived. Overall, a strong conflict and setting makes the story