Monkey's Paw
What is the main conflict in "The Monkey's Paw"?
person vs supernatural
What is the conflict?
Gawaine vs his cowardice
Where and when does this story take place?
The setting is 1943 in NYC.
Who are the antagonist and protagonist?
protagonist: CHarlie
antagonist: his IQ
Which story has this theme= Don't use false items to give you courage. Rely on yourself.
Fifty-First Dragon
What is the setting of "The Monkey's Paw"?
Laburnam Villa in the late 1800s/early 1900s
Which character cares more about the reputation of the school?
the Headmaster
What type of conflict?
person vs person
What are the names of the two scientists/doctors?
Dr.Nemur and Dr. Strauss
Which dragon talks to Gawaine to try and stall from being killed?
50th dragon
What is one of the themes of "The Monkey's Paw"?
Tapering with fate can have bad consequences.
Gawaine learning that the magic word isn't real is:
1. the climax
2. resolution
3. initiating incident
the climax
What genre is this story?
suspense
What type of narration is used?
1. first
2. second
3. third
1. first
When do you figure out that it is Mrs. Stevenson's husband who has arranged for her murder?
When Mr. Stevenson sends a telegram explaining that he will be out of town on the night of the murder
What literary element is being used?
"If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens."
foreshadowing
Why is Gawaine killed at the end?
He is unable to find his confidence.
When Mrs. Stevenson overhears the murder plan, is this:
1. climax
2. initiating incident
3. rising action
initiating incident
climax: Mrs. S hears click downstairs and is killed
rising action: Mrs. S tried to warn everyone
Algernon bites Charlie. Is this the:
1. resolution
2. initiating incident
3. climax
Climax
Why is it bad to wish for things in "The Monkey's Paw"?
Because people should not try to change fate
Name the protagonist and the antagonist?
Protagonist: the Whites & Antagonist: monkey's paw
Why is Gawaine le Coeur-Hardy's name ironic?
Because Gawaine is not brave nor hardy. He is cowardly.
Why do we think that people do't take her calls seriously?
Her story sounds improbable and she sounds too hysterical.
What does it mean "to pull a Charlie Gordon?"
It means that you have done something stupid.
What is the theme of "Flowers for Algernon"?
Everyone is valuable, regardless of intelligence.
Intelligence does not define character.