After reading "The False Gems" and "The Diamond Necklace", you have seen that the author provided a view of class and love, while he challenged the way we view happiness by suggesting that things are not always what they appear to be. Take a look at both stories again, and write a comparison and contrast essay. You will do your own prewriting to determine what you want to focus on in this essay. Think of the theme and the elements of social class during this time period. Why are the stories similar? Why are the stories different? Explain your ideas clearly.