Which of the following best describes Matilda at the end of "The Necklace"? A. Wealthy and generous B. Discontented and selfish C. Beautiful and mean D. Hardworking and poor

Based on the given question, the best answer for this would be:

C. Beautiful and mean

The ending of the story gave a bitterness of shock and mean moment for the couple, since they bought the necklace whole heartedly they worked hard to pay for the debts for years, ending up that the necklace was worth nothing.