Mathilde Is Envious Of Social Class

Mathilde is envious of the social class and wealth of others because she has no family name, no inheritance nor background. She is especially envious of women who are better off than herself. Mathilde may have vicariously experienced wealth through Madam Forestier, who is one of her good friends from they were children. Mathilde has a lot of grief towards seeing other women who could have very well been her, enjoy the benefits that comes along with having a lot of money. This led her to fantasize and long for more than what she had. Her envious ways and greed led her to make decisions that she will end up paying for greatly.