Because de Maupassant was involved in it, he is able to help his readers understand what life was like during the war. The moral of life has been seen in all his stories and attracts people as they will be able to relate and learn from the situations described. Although the collection contains excellent elements, readers may not like it due to the language used since it was translated. Furthermore, since prostitution was normal in de Maupassant's time, it is included in many of his stories. This may not appeal to readers as it is a topic that is not popular today. Despite these elements, de Maupassant is clearly able to offer his readers an insight into what life was like in the nineteenth century when he was alive. Readers are able to learn about individuals and their differences