In the story, a key sentence that foreshadows the negative consequences of using the monkey's paw is when the sergeant-major warns, "It carries a powerful magic, but it also brings misfortune." This ominous statement suggests that while the paw may grant wishes, it is inherently dangerous and will lead to unforeseen and tragic outcomes. The warning sets the tone for the subsequent events, hinting at the dark fate awaiting those who dare to use it.
they think that it is a joke.
He thinks it’s a big joke.
In "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, the sergeant major tells the Whites about the paw's dark history and its ability to grant three wishes. He warns them that the wishes come with unforeseen consequences, as he himself experienced tragedy after using it. His story serves as a cautionary tale about tampering with fate and the dangers of greed and desire. The ominous tone of his warning foreshadows the tragic events that follow when the Whites disregard his advice.
He thinks it is a big joke
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The word "bizarre" in the sentence "The sensuous drowsiness of the night was on him." increases tension by hinting at something unusual or strange about to happen. It foreshadows the suspenseful and chilling events to come in the story.
First, the breeze stiffened just a little.
they think that it is a joke.
The Monkey and the Turtle..
The preliminary results of the test were negative, but later results told a different story.
The Monkey and the Turtle..
climax story in the first monkey (iloko version)
The story, The Monkey and the Turtle takes place in a jungle.
The protagonist of the story is the turtle, because the turtle carried out the story without the monkey there. The monkey was the first character that was introduced in the story.
the monkey?
He thinks it’s a big joke.
The protagonist of the story is the turtle, because the turtle carried out the story without the monkey there. The monkey was the first character that was introduced in the story.