Film Vs. Story
Mrs. White accuses Mr. White of killing their son.
Only in the film clip.
when a writer provides hints that suggest future events in a story
"All of which did not prevent her from scurrying to the door at the postman's knock, when she found the post brought a tailor's bill" (paragraph 71).
The author includes this sentence most likely to -
Reveal that Mrs. White believes in the monkey's paw more than she lets on.
Define theme.
the message or lesson about life or human nature
Which scene in the film clip suggests that one of the characters feels hopeful?
A. When Mr. White realizes how they can use the second wish
B. When Mrs. White remembers they have 2 more wishes
C. When Mrs. White is trying to open the door
B. When Mrs. White remembers they have 2 more wishes
The conversation between Mr. and Mrs. White about the monkey's paw at the end creates suspense.
Which quote foreshadows that something bad will come from the monkey's paw?
"Better let it burn," said the soldier.
"Three separate men could each have three wishes from it."
"Her husband drew the talisman from his pocket, and then all three burst into laughter."
"Better let it burn," said the soldier.
What do paragraphs 101-121 reveal about Mr. White?
A. He knows that the monkey's paw is dangerous
B. he doesn't want to touch the monkey's paw
C. He knows everything will be okay with one more wish
A. He knows that the monkey's paw is dangerous
"He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow."
How does this sentence illustrate the theme of the text?
It implies that nobody should try to control their own fate or the lives of other people.
How does the film ending focus on the monkey's paw?
A. The monkey's paw is placed on a tombstone to show it is respected
B. The last shot in the film spotlights the monkey's paw
C. The wide shot of the family shows they are not important
B. The last shot in the film spotlights the monkey's paw
Mr. White is depicted making his third and final wish.
"... and something horrible squatting up on top of the wardrobe watching you as you pocket your ill-gotten gains" (paragraph 64).
How does this sentence foreshadow the events to come?
It hints that some kind of evil will visit the White family.
Why does the author of the story introduce Sergeant-Major Morris?
The author wants to show how the monkey's paw comes in the White household. He also wants to illustrate the dangers of using the paw. The author also uses this character to convey the message "that fate rule[s] people's lives, and that those who [interfere] with it d[o] so to their sorrow" (paragraph 26).
What theme from traditional stories is central to "The Monkey's Paw"?
A. the danger of the unknown and known
B. the danger of temptation and greed
C. the challenge of knowing good from evil
How does the music changes as Mrs. White begs Mr. White to use the paw to bring their son back?
A. It begins to mimic the nature sounds
B. It becomes slower and fades out
C. It becomes louder and more foreboding
C. It becomes louder and more foreboding
Sergeant-Major Morris's warning, "If you must ... wish for something sensible" is repeated.
Only in the film clip
Which quote foreshadows that wishing on the monkey's paw will cause grief?
A. "If you must wish, wish for something sensible."
B. "A silence unusual and depressing settled upon all three, which lasted until the old couple rose to retire."
C. "The visitor absent-mindedly put his empty glass to his lips and then set it down again."
A. "If you must wish, wish for something sensible."
What inference can the reader make about Mr. White's third and final wish?
He likely wished to undo the second wish or for whoever was at the door to disappear.
Which quote best indicates the the danger of temptation and greed:
A. "He began to talk... of wars and plagues and strange peoples."
B. "Well, it's just a bit of what you might call magic."
C. "'The first man had his three wishes. Yes,' was the reply; 'I don't know what the first two were, but the third was for death.'"
C. "'The first man had his three wishes. Yes,' was the reply; 'I don't know what the first two were, but the third was for death.'"
Which quote from the film clip most clearly conveys a mood of desperation?
A. You're afraid of your own son
B. I can't open the door!
C. You killed my son!
B. I can't open the door!
Mrs. White's behavior comes across as frantic when she tells Mr. White to make a second wish.
In the story and the film clip.
Foreshadowing can propel the plot forward by ...
Identify at least one Aha Moment from the story.
Possible answers:
Mr. and Mrs. White realize that their first wish was granted at the expense of their son.
Mrs. White remembers she has 2 more wishes.
What is one of the main themes from The Monkey's Paw? Support your answer with evidence from the story.
Answers will vary but need to show a universal message/lesson and must be backed with textual evidence.
Which two elements does the director use to create a somber mood at the beginning of the film clip?
A. Slow and gentle music
B. Black and white lighting
C. Background noises of nature sounds
D. A setting of a bedroom
A. Slow and gentle music
B. Black and white lighting