How are mathilde's dreams and desires affected by the setting of "the necklace"? question 4 options: mathilde's understanding of her dreams and desires help her realize her happiness as a member of the middle class. her dreams and desires force her to accept her status and not mingle with the upper class. mathilde is motivated to borrow things she can't afford in order to fit in with a higher social class. mathilde wonders what it would be like to be wealthy, which causes her unhappiness.