Main Characters:
- Monsieur Lantin, clerk at the ministry of the interior, humble man, protagonist
He is the opposite of his wife he tried to appease mathlide he does so blindly wanting only to make her happy. When she declares that she cannot attend the party because she nothing to wear he gives her money to purchase a dress. His eagerness and willingness to please his wife becomes his downfall.
- Madame Lantin, remains nameless apart from title throughout the story, takes on the role of antagonist
she is do unsatisfied that she is virtually oblivious of everything but the wealth she does not have. Her desire of wealth is a constant pain and turmoil. She cannot visit her wealthy friend Madame Forestier without being overcome with jealousy, and the idea of going to a party without being overome with jealusy and the idea of going to a party without expensive clothes drives her to tears. She is a raging jealous woman who will do anything in her power to reverse the mistakes of destiny that has plunged her into what she perceives as a wholly inappropiate and inadequate life.
- Monsieur Lantin, clerk at the ministry of the interior, humble man, protagonist
He is the opposite of his wife he tried to appease mathlide he does so blindly wanting only to make her happy. When she declares that she cannot attend the party because she nothing to wear he gives her money to purchase a dress. His eagerness and willingness to please his wife becomes his downfall.
- Madame Lantin, remains nameless apart from title throughout the story, takes on the role of antagonist
she is do unsatisfied that she is virtually oblivious of everything but the wealth she does not have. Her desire of wealth is a constant pain and turmoil. She cannot visit her wealthy friend Madame Forestier without being overcome with jealousy, and the idea of going to a party without being overome with jealusy and the idea of going to a party without expensive clothes drives her to tears. She is a raging jealous woman who will do anything in her power to reverse the mistakes of destiny that has plunged her into what she perceives as a wholly inappropiate and inadequate life.