Discuss materialism (e.g. desire for material objects) or lack thereof in Thoreau's "Where I Lived, and What I Lived For" (1854) and Maupassant's "The Necklace" (1884).

Discuss materialism (e.g. desire for material objects) or lack thereof in Thoreau’s “Where I Lived, and What I Lived For” (1854) and Maupassant’s “The Necklace” (1884). Thoreau’s essay is part of a longer work titled Walden; or Life in the Woods. This work is one of the most famous works of non-fiction ever written. In your response, consider why Thoreau chose the title “Where I Lived, and What I Lived For.” Try to include some examples/quotes from the text in your response as well. Maupassant was a nineteenth-century French writer best known for his contributions to the genre of the short story. Some follow-up questions to consider for this story: What is the point of “The Necklace”? How does the story end, and why do you think Maupassant ended it this way? Try to include some examples/quotes from the text in your response as well.

Write a 2-3 page essay on one of the prompts below. You should include a works cited page with one article on literary criticism and the literary works you are discussing. Make sure you cite every sentence that is quoted or paraphrased using MLA in-text citations. The paper should be double-spaced with one inch margins. You should use Times New Roman 12 point font