Monkey's Paw Essay

1.)In the beginning of the story the family Is gathered next to the fire with the old soldier playing chess.Everyone became Interested In the soldiers life stories, At first he was not interested In disclosing information about this monkey's Paw. The soldier told the family the story about the paw and how much misfortune it had caused him.Then he goes to toss it into the fire.But the father was willing to take the gamble and save the monkey's paw. The father has the personality of a gambler or risk taker to me at this point.He was also desperate.

2.)To me this means that the way peoples lives end up has a big Impact on what they go longing for, and how desperate they are for change. Also that whoever has Interfered with their fate did so because

of their circumstances.Now that I have finished the story I feel it means the same thing.The family did not notice that their life might not have been the best but they made it worse by being so desperate and curious now they ended up losing their son.
3.)Herbert White loses his life in a Machinery accident at work.

4.)The old soldier throws the monkey's paw into the fire. He does this because it has bought upon him a life of misfortune and regret.

5.)In this passage I feel bad for the old couple but the mother was desperate for her son back, while the father probably wanted his son back but was afraid of the monkey's paw after seeing what it was capable of doing. so he was relieved when they waited so long and nothing else had happened at this point.But the mother was still hopeful.

6.)EX1)"If you don't want it Morris," said the other, "give it to

me."
"I won't." said his friend doggedly. "I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire like a sensible man."
This passage definetley sent an alarm or warning off in my head.The old soldier basically let Mr.white know that anything that happens with the paw will be negative. Dont Blame me for it says a lot. And i wouldnt have kept the paw.
Ex2)His wife made no reply.

She was watching the mysterious movements of a man outside, who, peering in an undecided fashion at the house appeared to be trying to make up his mind to enter. This passage gave me a feeling of eariness for me. All i can think of is in the movies how the doctor paces back and forth when he sometimes doesn't know how to bring bad news to the family.So by then i knew ahead of time that it had to be bad news due to the stranger having a hard time approaching the home.

Ex3)"THE PAW!" she cried wildly. "THE MONKEY'S PAW!"

He started up in alarm. "Where? Where is it? What’s the matter?"

She came stumbling across the room toward him. "I want it," she said quietly. "You've not destroyed it?"

With this passage I felt a feeling of eagerness for Mrs.White. I knew automatically that she wanted nothing else more than to have her son again.So this gives you a hint but makes you wonder if that is what she is going to wish for.

7.)To kill a Mocking bird-Ex1)On Scout's first day of school,her classmate,Burris Ewell speaks to the teacher in a cruel/Vulgar manner providing the reader a clue of what his life is like at home. This foreshadows the vindictive and evil charecteristics of his

father.
The skin Im in-Ex2) Maleeka states that Miss Saunders is going to mess things up for her. this Is foreshadowing the fact that Maleeka will not get along with Miss Saunder.