Literary Devices
This character dies in The Monkey's Paw
Herbert
The first wish that Mr White makes.
"I wish for 200 Pounds"
What is the falling action in The Monkey's Paw?
Mr. White wishes for Herbert to leave, to not come back & instead, go back to his grave. He uses his last wish on the Monkey's Paw for this.
This is the definition for consequence?
The result or effect from an action or condition.
Who is afraid of what Herbert will look like if he comes back from the dead?
Mr. White
What did Sergeant Morris wish for?
Nobody knows. The readers are not told.
What is the conflict in the story, The Monkey's Paw?
Man vs. nature/fate (life over death)
Man vs. man (Sergeant advised Mr. White he shouldn't get the paw from the fire, but he did anyway)
Man vs. self (wish or don't)
Where (country) was the spell put on the monkey's paw?
India
Why do you think the author made the weather wet and rainy?
It sets the mood, making the story more dark and eerie.
Describe Mrs. White's character
She is kind, loving, gentle, and a good mother
How did Herbert die?
A machinery accident at work while telling his friends about the Monkey's Paw.
What is the climax of the story?
Mr. White hurries to make the final wish on the monkey's paw.
What is compensation?
Something/money given to someone to make up for, or reward for an event. It is often to pay someone for for loss, injury, or suffering, but is also the word used for salary.
How did the monkey's paw become magic?
A spell was put on it by a fakir.
Who delivers the bad news of Herbert's death?
A man from the factory where Herbert worked.
What was the last wish on the monkey's paw?
"I wish my son dead and at peace"
What is the rising action in the story, The Monkey's Paw?
The rising action starts when Sergeant-Major Morris tells the Whites about the paw and how the fakir put a spell on it to grant three wishes. He further tells them that if those wishes are granted then unpleasant consequences will follow. This is what happens to those who defy the power of fate.
What are pounds in the context of this story?
British money unit
What is the tone or mood of The Monkey's Paw?
A. Humorous
B. Dark and Mysterious
C. Sad and Lonely
B. Dark and Mysterious
What happened to the man from whom the sergeant got the monkey's paw?
He wished for death and died
How long was Herbert dead when he is awakened from the grave?
10 days
What is the setting of the Monkey's Paw?
Inside and around the White family (countryside) home, called Laburnam Villa, England. The story is probably set around the time it was published, in 1902. The first section of the story covers a single night in the White's lives, and the second section covers the following day.
Double Jeopardy: What is the theme (or main idea) of The Monkey's Paw?
"Be careful what you wish for"