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Who are the main characters?
Mr. White, Mrs. White , Herbert and Sergeant Major Morris
What does the game of chess tell you about Mr. White?
That he is a risk taker
What is an example of "concrete foreshadowing" in the Monkey's Paw?
The actual Monkey's Paw!
What is an example of "Prophecy Foreshadowing"? in The Monkey's Paw?
When Sergeant Major Morris gives warnings about what happens if you use the paw
OR
When Herbert says he didn't see the money - and he never would
What is the first part of a plot diagram, and why is it important?
The first part of a plot diagram is the EXPOSITION, and it's important because it gives the background information, characters and setting
What is an example of ABSTRACT FORESHADOWING in The Monkey's Paw?
The mood change in mood after Mr. White made his first wish
The weather is cold and windy
Mr. White's reckless chess playing foreshadows his reckless wish
( any other acceptable answer )
What is the climax in the Monkey's Paw?
Mr. White scrambling to find the paw
Mrs. White trying to open the door
The constant banging on the door
What was the first man's third wish
He wished for death
What does Sgt Major Morris do with the paw after he told its story
Threw it in the fire
Who takes the paw out of the fire?
Mr. White
Does Mrs. White believe in the paw - how do you know?
Mrs. White says she does not believe in the paw - but she scurries to get the mail when it comes
What is one of the motifs in the Monkey's Paw
The number three
What does the man from Maw and Meggins tell the Whites?
That Herbert is badly hurt, but not in any pain
Why does Mrs White wake up laughing?
She remembers that they still have two wishes left - and she can wish her son alive again
Why is Mr. White afraid of his wife?
She has an odd/crazed/unnatural/ MAD look about her
Why does Mr. White NOT want to wish his son alive again?
He has been dead 10 days and the only way he could recognize Herbert was by his clothing
Who placed the spell on the paw?
An Indian Fakir
What does the man from Maw and Meggins say about the accident and their liability.
He tells the Whites that it is not Maw and Meggins fault that Herber got hurt, but because he was such a good employee that they wanted to give them something to compensate them for their loss.
Why does Mr. White think Sgt Major Morris won't come to visit?
Because the White's house is so far out
Why does Mr. White have such a difficult time thinking of a wish?
He says he already has everything
What was the point the spell maker trying to make with the monkey's paw
That fate ruled men's lives - and those who try and change it, did so to their sorrow
( or something to that effect / in your own words)
Was the Monkey's Paw a fairy tale - explain
Did you successfully defend your answer?
Give an example of one type of IRONY from the monkey's paw - what kind of irony is it, and what is the example
Answers will vary -
Did they explain which irony they chose - did they give an appropriate example
" A trifle"
What does Herbert see in the fire?
Monkey's faces