characters
what is the name of the son in the white family?
Herbert White
what is the Magical object called?
Monkey's Paw
“I don’t see the money… and I bet I never shall.”
who says this?
herbert
In what country does “The Monkey’s Paw” take place?
england
Mr. White wishes for money.
son dies
Which family member is most skeptical at first?
Mrs. White
How many wishes does the paw grant?
three wishes
The monkey’s paw is a fakir’s talisman.”
Sergeant-Major Morris
Where does most of the story take place?
The Home of the whites.
White wants Herbert back.
Mr. White makes the second wish.
Which character is most responsible for using the paw?
What tragic event happens after the first wish?
Herbert White dies
“Better let it burn.”
Morris
What kind of weather helps create the spooky mood at the beginning of the story?
wet, cold, windy, fogy
Herbert knocks on the door.
Mrs. White attempts to open the door.
Who forces Mr. White to make the second wish?
Mrs. White
What tragic event happens after the first wish?
Herbert dies in the factory
“I wish my son alive again.”
Mrs. White
What time of day does Herbert’s knocking happen?
night or midnight
Morris warns the Whites.
They still use the paw.
Who brought the cursed monkey's paw to the white family
Sergeant-Major Morris
What is assumed to happen after the final wish?
Herbert disappears.
“It’s Herbert!”
Mrs. White
How does the setting contribute to the story’s suspense?
Dark and scary.
The final wish is made.
The knocking stops / Herbert disappears.