0
The Monkey's Paw
The Monkey's Paw is a short story by W.W. Jacobs. The story was published in 1902 in England.
517 Questions
Is the monkey's paw most effective in creating suspense and tension?
yes the monkey's paw is most effective in creating suspense and tension it all depends on which story you're comparing to.
What is the of of view used to tell the story the monkeys paw?
I think it is called the bystander view. Actually, that's a good story. :)
How does the 200 pounds come true in the monkey's paw?
how did the first wish come true in the monkeys paw
What is the plot summary for the monkey's paw?
the plot summary is :
Introduction:
Seargent Major Morris has come to visit Mr. White and his family after 21-years. He had brought along a Monkey's Paw. He told the family all about its great powers and how it can grant you 3 wishes. Morris had already had its three wishes so he didn't want the paw anymore. Morris so threw the paw upon the fire. Mr. White with a slight cry stooped down and snatched it off. Morris had warned them about the talisman and its consequences and he did not want to get blamed on if anything happened. Mr. White was just too fascinated about it that he wanted to give it a try and that is how he became the new owner of the Monkey's Paw.
Rising Action:
The family believed in the paw so they decided to wish for something. Their first wish was for two hundred pounds. It was just an easy wish for them to find out if the paw actually worked. The paw turned in his hand but the money wasn't anywhere to be seen. The family was disappointed but at least no harm had been done they thought. The next day, Herbert went of for work at Maw and Meggins. Mrs. White had noticed a mysterious man outside the house, when he finally decided to enter; Mrs. White greeted the man with his silk hat into the house. He had come from Maw and Meggins to tell them sad news about their son. Herbert had gotten into an accident where he got hurt badly to death. Do to the fact that Herbert was a great worker; the man said they will get a sum of two hundred pounds.
After ten days Mrs. White got an idea. She wanted to have another wish granted. Mrs. White really loved her son, so she would want him back no matter what. The old man wasn't to sure about that thought because he knew he would have to deal with new consequences. Mr. White got forced by his wife so he used his second wish for Herbert to come back alive again.
Climax:
Mr. White was scared because he did not want his wife to see Herbert in this bad stage, after the horrible accident and now that he had been lying there under ground for ten days it must look even worse. Mr. White wasn't even able to recognize his son after the accident other than by his clothing. Time had past and they were still waiting. When Mr. White went downstairs for a candle he heard knocking on the door. He knew it was his son. He walked back up in fear but his wife had noticed and knew that it was Herbert that had come back to her. She ran and tried to open the door but there was the bolt that she couldn't reach. She cried for the old man to open it but then decided to just get a chair since she knew that he wouldn't want that thing to come into the house anyways. The old man was searching wildly on the floor for the talisman and exactly when he heard the cracking of the bolt he breathed his third and last wish.
Falling Action:
The knocking ceased suddenly and Mrs. White opened the door. A long loud wail of disappointment and misery gave Mr. White the courage to run down to his wife's side. They found nothing and nobody past to the gate and beyond other than a quiet and deserted road.
What is the third wish in the monkeys paw?
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.
What was the spell that was placed on the monkeys paw?
An old fakir, from India, puts a spell on the paw for three men to have three wishes each. According to Sergeant Major Morris the first man's last wish was for death and he isn't keen on revealing what his wishes were. This indicates that the paw is bad and will only ever bring bad fortune.
Explain how Herbert's death made Mr White's wish come true in The Monkey's Paw.?
When Herbert died, Mr White received 200 pounds as compensation for his death. Mr. White had wished for 200 pounds
What similes and metaphors are in the monkeys paw?
- there is the chess game metaphor on how it foreshadows the future
- the Adam and Eve metaphor
- how Mrs. White is expectant-means pregnant- for her sons rebirth
What is the monkeys paw a symbol of?
Symbol of desire and greed- everything that it's owner could possibly wish for and the unstricted ability to make it happen.
What is the flashback of the monkey's paw?
hi my name is isabel and this story confuses me byebyebyebye im pessed because my teacher gave me this question and i cant seem to answer it kbye now lurvers
From whose point of view is the story told in the Monkey's Paw?
i tink it was da old man who usd it i only saw a play of it but yea
Why does Morris grow pale after he makes his third wish on the monkey's paw?
He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.
What is the solution in the monkey's paw?
There is only one solution of being saved of the curse of the monkey's paw: destruction of the paw. Major Morris, the owner of the paw who gave it to Mr. White, well knows this fact. He is aware of the destruction the monkey's paw ancause and therefore throws the paw into fire when he comes to Mr. Whites' house. His this behaviour shows that he knows human nature very well. Human nature is to ask for more and more. To be out of the curse of the monkey's paw, one should not wish, but human nature is to wish. Hence, destruction of the paw is the only option to be considered.
Is there a middle one in the center of the paw claw?
Yes, each paw typically has a middle claw called the dewclaw. It can be found higher up on the leg, away from the other main claw pads. Dewclaws can vary in size and are present on some animals like dogs and cats.
What is the most exciting part in the monkey's paw story?
the end part where son comes back to life when the father does his last wish
Who are the characters in the monkey's paw story?
Mr. and Mrs. Whites, Herbert, Sergeant Morris, and the servant from the factory.
What is moral of the story The Monkey's Paw?
Be careful what you wish for 'cause you just might get it.
What is the flashback of the story The Monkey's Paw?
There is not an Flashback in the story "the Monkey's Paw" I was looking for the same thing and i could not find any answers to it.
