The Monkey s Paw Written in 1902

“The Monkey’s Paw” • Written in 1902 • Classic Horror Fiction • W. W. Jacobs' most famous story

Exposition: Characters: Mr. White Mrs. White Herbert White Sergeant-Major Morris Setting: 1800’s – The Whites’ home on a cold evening with a raging fireplace.

Conflict: Major Conflict: The Whites are unable to undo their first wish. Internal Conflict: The couple struggles with the grief of the loss of their son. External Conflict: Mrs. White wants her husband to use the second wish to get their son back.

Resolution How is the conflict resolved/ended? All of the wishes are used and they are unable to return to their peaceful life. What are the characters left with? The characters are left with no more wishes and they grieve the loss of their son.

Place the events in the order they occurred. • A faint knocking is ignored by Mr. White • Mr. White makes the third wish. • The reader is introduced to the Whites who await the arrival of Sgt. Major Morris. • The couple waits for the results of the 2 nd wish. • The Whites wish for 200 lbs. to pay the house off • Mrs. White forces Mr. White to use the 2 nd wish his son alive again. • The knocking stops and the street is deserted. • The last wish is used up so they have no way to change the past. • Morris tells the family about the paw’s history and warns them to not use it. • The family gets the news that Herbert has died at work.

Literary Devices How does the author use. . Irony difference between what is expected and what happens Symbol - one thing represents another Suspense – a feeling of growing tension and excitement Foreshadowing – clues or hints of what is to come next

Theme – a message about life or human nature that is communicated by a literary work. • Tempting Fate and Chance • The granting wishes can result in tragedy

“The Monkey’s Paw”