Horror Genre
What are some of the elements that authors use to create horror stories?
suspense, setting, plot and characters
What are authors aiming to do when they write a horror story?
Scare, frighten, shock
Who are the characters in "The Monkey's Paw?"
Mr. White, Mrs. White, Herbert White, Sgt. Major Morris
What is the son's name?
Herbert
True or False: A theme of this story could be..."Be careful what you wish for."
True.
Give an example of the setting for a horror story.
What are some examples of traditional settings used in horror?
Abandoned castle, dark basement, a run-down hospital
What special object does Sergeant Major Morris have that the Whites want?
A magical monkey's paw that grants the owner three wishes
What do Mr. & Mrs. White wish for when they make their second wish?
They wish for their son, Herbert, to be alive again.
What do Mr. & Mrs. White wish for when they make their second wish?
They wish for their son, Herbert, to be alive again.
Give an example of irony from the Monkey's Paw.
The Whites receive compensation in the form of 200 pounds when Herbert dies.
Give an example of suspense from The Monkey's Paw.
Answers will vary.
Why does the paw have this unique power?
There was a spell placed on it.
When the son looked into the fire, what did he see?
Many faces, including a monkey’s face.
What could be the theme of the short story, “The Monkey’s Paw?”
Be careful what you wish for.
How is tension used in horror stories?
Tension is used when the reader feels or knows something is about to happen
What are some of the elements that authors use to create horror stories?
suspense, setting, plot and characters
When the first owner wishes for death, what do we feel as readers?
It tells us something bad will most likely happen if Mr. & Mrs. White makes a wish
What is the consequence of the White's first wish?
They wish for 200 pounds, which they receive as compensation for Herbert's death
What worries Mr. White about Mrs. White's second wish?
Mrs. White wants to wish Herbert back to life, but Mr. White is worried it won't be the Herbert they remember.
What is irony?
A difference between expectation and reality
What is suspense?
When the story makes you feel excited or nervous to find out what will happen next.
When Mr. & Mrs. White made their first wish, what happened to the monkey’s paw?
The monkey’s paw twitched.
What is an example of irony from the story?
Herbert says he bets he will never see the money.
What can we infer about Mr. White’s final wish?
His final wish is for Herbert to be dead again.