What were Mathilde's dreams?

Mathilde Loisel, the protagonist of Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace," dreams of a life filled with luxury, wealth, and social status. She longs to be part of the glamorous world of the upper class, believing that such a lifestyle would bring her happiness and fulfillment. Her aspirations are driven by a desire for recognition and admiration, which ultimately leads to her downfall when she borrows a necklace to fit into that world. Mathilde's dreams highlight the themes of vanity and the peril of valuing appearances over reality.