Why does madame loisel desire a life of luxury over a life of poverty

Most people would rather have a life of luxury over poverty as it provides financial security, a guaranteed roof over their head, and food on their plate. While that may be true as well, Mathilde has shown many times that she views luxurious items as part of a fairytale fantasy.

Explanation:

This is shown by the way she describes everything she is interested in. Look at how she describes the tapestry and curtains.

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