In the biographical information about Guy de Maupassant on page 590, the authors

In the biographical information about Guy de Maupassant on page 590, the authors of our textbook give this descriiption of Maupassant’s work:
“Concise, clear, and often ironic, his stories present well-plotted and engaging incidents without imposing moral judgments on the characters.”
Now that you have read “The Necklace,” please provide a brief analysis of the story with regard to its sense of irony, its plot, and its treatment of the characters.