I had difficulty finding exactly what you are looking for. However, in the links below you will find Enotes biography on the author, Guy Maupassant. You will also find a website that is a resource for teachers. It is a literature unit for the story that might provide you with some good information about characters and major themes. I hope that this helps you.
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