How the theme of Desire has been explored in the short stories

Desire is a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

In this task I have been asked to describe how the theme of desire has been explored in the short stories. Before I start my task I will briefly summarise the both stories. Theme of desire in these short stories is powerful, controlling and destructive.

Firstly I will summarise the Necklace:

This is a story about a Mme Losiel who has desire is to look wealthy and rich person. One day her husband brings an invitation from ministry of public to attend a party. She borrowed a necklace from her friend and she lost it at party. As a result to replace her friend’s necklace her life was ruined.

Secondly I will summarise Marionette INC:

This is a story about Smith and his friend Braling. Both have desire to get rid of their wives for some time. Braling shows Smith how he tricked his wife with a robot to go to Rio for a month alone. Smith decided to buy a robot for himself. He planned to take money from joint bank account then he realizes that he has been tricked by his wife own robot. On other hand Braling’s robot reveals his plan to travelling to Rio with Braling’s wife.