However, Mathilde envisions, "delicate repasts," and, "exquisite dishes," in, "marvelous platters." She had a rich friend that she didn't enjoy visiting because of how wealthy her rich friend was, and when she came home she would cry from, "regret", "despair," and, "distress." Mathilde regrets the life she lives, and is willing to do anything to get the life she feels she deserves. This oblivion guides her in the wrong direction.
"She had no dresses, no jewelry, nothing. And she loved nothing else; she felt herself made for that only. She would have so much have liked to please, to be envied, to be seductive and sought after." The invitation her husband brought home gave her the perfect opportunity. Her greed asked for large sums of money she knew her husband would give to her to wear a lavish dress, but the dress wasn't enough, she wanted more. She states she needed a jewel because there was nothing more embarrassing than to look poor, in front of rich people, and with that is where the necklace came in. She wanted to feel rich, and feel like she's always dreamed of. Nothing made her happier than being center of attention, and being noticed by everyone. Her appearance was going to match the reality of her life at this party. .
Finally, Mathilde was satisfied with herself and her life. The dress and jewels and the party finally made her feel like she was where she belonged. "She danced with delight, with passion, intoxicated with pleasure, thinking of nothing, in the triumph of her beauty, in the glory of her success, in a sort of cloud of happiness made up of all these tributes, of all the admirations, of all these awakened desires, of this victory so complete and so sweet to a woman's heart." Happier than ever, and at some point she even forgot about her husband. She forgot about her low class life, until she got to the street she lived on and felt dissatisfied again.