The display of theme through literary terms in "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, "Marigolds" by Eugenia Collier, and "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury Essay

Have you ever thought why a story ended like it did? Or what the author was trying to convey to readers? All authors show the theme or the message of their stories through literary terms. Guy de Maupassant emphasizes the theme of vanity is unacceptable and affects in the long run through irony in his short story, "The Necklace." Eugenia Collier points out to reader the process of growing up using dramatic characterization in, "Marigolds." Ray Bradbury warns readers through the setting about the process of technology becoming more important than human physical activity in his story, "The Pedestrian." After reading about these three short stories, knowing how authors used literary terms to represent the theme will be easily understood.
Guy de Maupassant's short story "The Necklace," reminds readers vanity is bad through the irony of the story. First, lying to someone has serious consequences and can affect anyone's life. When Loisel loses the necklace that she borrows from her friend, she lies instead of telling the truth. This shows readers she does not want to ruin her reputation, but ends up in poverty because she could not afford the replacement. Second, the author shows readers to be appreciative of the good things in life. Loisel's husband has a awful time getting an invitation to the party and all Loisel worries about is what she is going to wear. The example exemplifies that Loisel is not grateful for the things she has and after her wonderful time at the party, everything is taken away from her. Third, appearance is not everything in life, it is the actions and feeling that matters. After Loisel lies to her friend, she got so caught up in getting a new necklace, that it takes a decade to gather the money while the necklace ends up being worth ten times less than the amount they paid. This indicates to readers that Loisel does not need the necklace in the first place and she would not end up in poverty. Overall, "The Necklace" reminds readers through irony that vanity is not good and can have consequences in the long run.
Eugenia W. Collier's short story, "Marigolds," shows readers the process of growing up though dramatic characterization. Second, actions when developing into an adult becomes uncontrollable for the protagonist. An example of this is when Lizabeth ripping out the Marigolds from Miss. Lottie's garden even though Lizabeth was not trying to. This hints to readers that when Lizabeth rips out the Marigolds, it resembles her ripping out her childhood and finally becoming an adult. Third, the character's thoughts and feelings after an action affect the rest of their process of growing into an adult. After Lizabeth rips out the Marigolds, she felt terrible and ashamed for what she did to Miss. Lottie's Marigolds. This shows that ripping out the Marigolds was the last act of childhood Lizabeth would do. Overall, the theme to the story, "Marigolds," is all about growing up and Collier describes this story's theme though dramatic characterization.