Foreshadowing
What does the house being far out in the country foreshadow for the reader?
Herbert's long walk back
What is a theme for? What is it meant to do for the reader?
Give a message or teach us a lesson.
What is superstition?
The things people do to sway their luck for the better or for the worse
The character who curses the monkey's paw
Fakir
What is different about the latch in the story vs the film?
Film: The latch is stuck.
What literary term best describes Sergeant-Major Morris's warnings about the monkey's paw
Foreshadowing
How many themes can a story have maximum?
Name one of the superstitions Stevie Wonder mentions in his song.
Ladders
13
Breaking a mirror gets you 7 years of bad luck
Washing your hands to rid yourself of bad things
What is Herbert's personality like? What does he think of the monkey's paw?
Silly, comedic
He takes risks and does not believe in the monkey's paw.
What changes from the story to the film with Mr. White's reason for making the 2nd wish?
Story: He is afraid of Mrs. White's erratic behavior.
Film: She blames him for Herbert's death and guilts him. "You killed my son!"
What does this line foreshadow: "'Better let it burn,' said the soldier solemnly"?
This line foreshadows that something bad will come from the monkey's paw.
What is the cliche universal theme which we find in stories like "The Monkey's Paw," Aladdin, Rumpelstilskin, etc.
Be careful what you wish for.
When you are speaking and say someone's name that means they are talking about you.
Purses
In part 2: How do we know that Mrs. White believes in the paw more than she lets on?
She makes fun of Mr. White with Herbert, but she runs to the door as soon as the postman arrives.
"All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman’s knock, when she found that the post brought a tailor’s bill"
Which character is hopeful when they realize there are 2 wishes left?
Mrs. White!!!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT GET CONFUSED AND CHOOSE AN ANSWER WITH MR. WHITE. PAY ATTENTION TO THE MR. VS MRS.
Herbert says: “. . . and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains.” What does this foreshadow?
**Bonus**
This foreshadows that something evil will visit the Whites.
**Bonus**: What is ironic about Herbert saying this?
What is the fakir trying to teach people with the monkey's paw? Remember his goal: "He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow"
No one should try to control their own fate or the lives of other people.
When the representative from Maw and Meggins says Herbert is no longer in pain what figurative language is that.
Euphemism
He knows it is dangerous, and he is fearful of wishing now.
What happens to the music as Mr. White is making the 3rd wish and Herbert almost gets in?
It gets louder and scarier.
Why do horror authors use foreshadowing?
To build suspense and make their story more engaging.
What is the main theme of our story (specific not universal)? What evidence proves this?
Beware temptation and greed
Evidence: the 1st wish
What allusion is made by Mrs. White?
Arabian Nights
What is the purpose of including Sergeant-Major Morris? 2 reasons
1. He is the 'inciting incident' since he brings the paw into the Whites' lives.
2. He provides lots of foreshadowing for later in the story.
A friend of the Whites. A mysterious and possibly sinister figure, Sergeant-Major Morris enjoys talking about his adventures abroad and shows the Whites his monkey’s paw, in spite of his professed reservations. A jaded and world-weary man, he discourages Mr. White from dreaming of India, suggesting that life is better and simpler at home in England. He throws the monkey’s paw into the fire and urges Mr. White not to make any wishes, but he ultimately tells him exactly how to make a wish.
At the start of the film clip, the director creates the somber mood in two ways:
1. Black and White lighting (no green or flickering, dark/sad but not intense)
2. Slow and gentle music (nothing serious is happening yet)