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?

He said it was because a private detective sees the dark side of human nature. but whatever the reason, gill landers had an innate suspicion of politicians. when senator randy brill walked into his office on that summer day in august, mopping his flushed features with a monogrammed handkerchief, gill could think of no good reason to change his attitude. he'd only met brill once. that had been two years ago at a country club reception for state political notables. since then, he'd learned all he wanted to know about the senator's sinister reputation. gill sat back in his chair, put his feet on his desk, and fought to keep a poker face. but there was no way he could stop the chill that coursed along his spine like a rush of ice water. 29. in this paragraph, the word notables probably signifies that the persons so described a. would like to be politicians. b. are wealthy people. c. have political influence. d. are contributors to charity.