The White Family In The Monkey's Paw By W. Jacobs

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Unlimited wishes sounds amazing, but the White Family in “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs, learn what terrible things can happen when I wish is casted. One night the White Family was given an ornament, an ornament that resembles a monkey’s paw. Sargeant-Major Morris, the man who gifts the Whites the monkey’s paw, explains the magic of the paw in detail. “… a very holy man. He wanted to show fate ruled people’s lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it.”(W.W. Jacobs 2) Throughout the story it displays the wishes the family makes and the consequences that come with them. As the story concludes it ends up with the wishes tearing their family apart. This comes to show that you might be better with what you have, instead of taking something out of greed and selfishness. …show more content…

This decision came about in the beginning of “The Monkey’s Paw” whenever the family decides to take the monkey’s paw. “He took the paw, and dangling it between his forefinger and thumb, suddenly threw it upon the fire. White, with a slight cry, stooped down and snatched it off. “Better let it burn,” said the soldier solemnly. “If you don’t want it Morris,” said the other, “give it to me.” ”I won’t” said the friend doggedly. “I threw it in the fire. If you keep it, don’t blame me for what happens. Pitch it on a fire like a sensible man” (W.W. Jacobs

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