Question

Ostentation and vanity often land people in trouble. Matilda is an apt example of this. Justify.

Answer 1

Answer:

meaning of ostentation is show off .

this shory is written by GUY DE MANUPASSENT.

the main character Matilda in the story is a day dreamer.she always thought of the costly jewels.she thought the she is born for them.

but she was born in poor family and was married to simple and best,caring lawyer. he fullfilled her each and every needs. for party he purchased new dress with that money which he wanted to buy a gun.but Mrs Losiel did not accept the reality and borrowed a necklace from her friend.but she lost it in the party and lead and worest life.she has done this to her ostentation which all went in vain.