Question

Write a short summary of the story the dowry by guy de maupassant

Answer 1

1. Character developed by the author in this story is flat because each character is drawn through the exterior appearance.
2. The main character for this story is Maitre Simon Lebrument and Mademoiselle Jeanne Cordier.
3. Maitre Simon Lebrument is a man with a pleasant appearance level.
4. Have a high charm and style.
5. He used his good appearance to get what he needs in his life.
6. His character plays a role to expend the story.
7. “MaitreLebrument was a handsome man. He was stylish,
8. although in a provincial way;
9. but, nevertheless,
10. he was stylish–a rare thing at Boutigny-le-Rebours.”
11. Mademoiselle Jeanne Cordier, known as Jeanne is honest and innocent girl.
12. Her character was describe “was graceful and fresh-looking,
13. although a trifle awkward; nevertheless, she was a handsome girl, and one to be desired.”
14. She is a caring women where she treat her husband in gently and romantic way. “
15. She would sit on his knees, and taking him by the ears she would say:
16. “Open your mouth and shut your eyes.”