The sergeant-major warns the Whites about the monkey's paw, describing it as a dangerous talisman that brings misfortune. He speaks of its power as something to be feared and advises them to get rid of it.
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Mr. Whites 200 pounds mortgage owing is important because it foreshadows the compensation the whites got for Herbert's death and it foreshadows Mr. Whites first wish.
In W.W. Jacobs' short story "The Monkey's Paw," the Whites receive the monkey's paw from Sergeant-Major Morris, a family friend who has returned from India. He introduces the paw as a magical object capable of granting three wishes but warns them of its dangerous consequences. Despite his warnings, the Whites are intrigued and ultimately decide to keep the paw, leading to tragic outcomes from their wishes.
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In the story "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, Mr. White's wife, Mrs. White, initially reacts with skepticism and concern about the magical paw, fearing its potential consequences. Their son, Herbert, is more lighthearted and dismissive, mocking the idea of the paw's powers and teasing his father about it. This contrast highlights the differing attitudes towards the supernatural and foreshadows the tragic events that unfold later.
He thinks it is a big joke
He thinks it is a big joke
He doesn't take it seriously.
When the Whites first learn about the monkey's paw, Mr. White is skeptical and dismissive, viewing it as a mere curiosity. Mrs. White, on the other hand, is intrigued and fascinated, eager to explore its possibilities. Herbert, their son, finds the idea amusing and mocks the paw's supposed powers, treating it lightly. This initial reaction sets up a contrast between skepticism and curiosity, foreshadowing the tragic events that follow.
Mr. White's wife is intrigued by the monkey's paw while his son, Herbert, is skeptical of its supposed powers. Mrs. White is curious to test the paw's magical capabilities, while Herbert makes light of the story, dismissing it as mere superstition.
three wished that the whites wished for were money, that there son came back to life, and for the son to go back to the dead