Do people still chase after wealth and social facts today? Do you think the pursuit of status is worthwhile? Explain your opinion

Even though we all live in a wealthy society these days, people still chase after wealth and social facts today. In the short story “The Necklace” Mathilde is a woman that is married to a clerk. Ever since she was young she has been seeking for wealth. She dreamed of having expensive clothes, silverware, etc. Comparing this short story to the world today, there are many similarities and differences. One similarity between the short story and the world today would be not everyone lives in healthy and wealthy societies. Another similarity would be that people still work as clerks and don’t get paid as much. Also, people today and in the short story wear the same clothes everyday when living a poor life. Lastly, not all people can afford a house and clothes to wear in the short story and today. Even though there are many similarities there are also a couple of differences. One difference between the short story and the world would be people that are poor today do not try as hard to make money as in the story. Another difference would be people that are wealthy wear different clothes today then in the short story. Lastly, today everyone is grateful for what they had, but in the short story Mathilde was never thankful for what she had or for what others did for her. These are some similarities and differences towards the short story and today. I do not think the pursuit of status is worthwhile. Many people should be thankful for what they have today. I believe people should try hard not sit there and imagine what they want.