What is the conclusion for The Monkey's Paw?

Answer 1

Plot of the story was about negative compensatory side-effects of meddling with fate for betterment. If herbert was wished for Resurrection then the possible side effect were:
1. His soul could never be at peace .
2. He was carrying decayed rotting body.
3. Somebody else in family was to die in his place.
4. His son was possibly a brainless being not recognizing his kin & may harm them.
Following are possible wishes.
1. He asked for reversal of all the meddling and return every thing back to as it was and herbert was inside sleeping so no one could be at the door.
2. He preyed to fakir that he understood his point and wished him to forgive them from the bad outcomes.
3. He wished for his son's soul to move on and ending the greed for the last wish for which his wife and undead son would force him like getting his sons youthfull perfect body back.