Monkey's Paw 1
What is the name of Mr. and Mrs. White's son?
Herbert!
What did the Fakir put onto the Monkey's Paw?
A curse!
Jake woke up to the sound of a blaring alarm. He knew what it meant. A tornado was approaching. He walked outside and saw it only down to road, coming straight for his house.
Person vs. Nature
"You are so selfish," Elizabeth exclaimed!
"Me? You don't even know how to be a good friend," Emilio responded.
Person vs. Person
Suzie didn't know if she would make the soccer team. She wanted to try, but she was afraid of not making it. She had to decide what to do.
Person vs. Self
What does Mr. White wish for his FIRST wish?
Two hundred pounds!
What does Mr. White wish for his SECOND wish?
For Herbert to come back to life!
Jacob knew that his mom would be mad at him for sneaking out. He didn't know what to do. He wanted to go, but he didn't want her to be upset.
Person vs. Self
Nelson was tired of the rules he had to follow. He wanted change. He demanded change! Then it hit him, find a group to make the change!
Person vs. Society
Alison told Autumn that her brothers spent all night fighting over the video game. She couldn't believe how immature they were being.
Person vs. Person!
What does Mr. White wish for his THIRD wish?
For Herbert to go away, for him to stay deceased!
Mr. and Mrs. White's first wish is granted, but at what cost?
Herbert is crushed in a machine at work!
Sean feared the new AI technology. He thought it was becoming too powerful. Being able to replicate voices, faces, and now emotions. It was all becoming too much.
Person vs. Technology
Tahj didn't want to be mean to Liam. But Liam was giving him no choice. He wondered why Liam suddenly changed. He was becoming insufferable.
Person vs. Person
What does Herbert see in the fire after the first wish that scares him?
A monkey face!
What two types of conflict do we see in "The Monkey's Paw?"
Person vs. Person
Person vs. Self
Mr. White plays chess in a very unusual way. He puts his king into unnecessary danger. What does this tell us about his character?
He is a risk-taker!
Stella was in disbelief. Mark seemed brainwashed. His eyes were cold and robotic. Did the AI system take over his mind too?
Person vs. Technology
I want to run for class president, but so does Mike. I'm still going to run, but he's tough competition.
Person vs. Person
Why did the Fakir place a spell on the paw?
To curse those who try to change their fate!
What is the message behind "The Monkey's Paw?"
Be careful what you wish for!
Who is the author of "The Monkey's Paw?"
W.W. Jacobs
It seems that the only person not joining in, was Natalie. Throughout the story, she kept her cool. There is no way she could live like this forever. She was the odd one out but was willing to stand alone.
Person vs. Society
What's one person vs. person conflict from "The Monkey's Paw."
Mr. White vs Mrs. White fighting over using the paw
Mr. White vs. Morris to give him the paw
What's one person vs. self example from "The Monkey's Paw?"
Mr. White vs. himself (debating whether to open the door for Herbert or not)
Mr. White vs. himself (whether to wish for the second wish or not)
Sergeant vs. himself (whether to give the paw or not)