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"The Monkey's Paw"

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Question 1

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Reread lines 110-119 and identify the allusion, or reference to a well-known work that Mrs. White makes? What does the allusion suggest about Mrs. White's view or belief in the power of the monkey's paw?

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Question 2

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Look at lines 271-281.  What were Mr. and Mrs. White's reactions at the news of their son?  What do they assume about the two hundred pounds they will receive "as compensation"?

Question 3

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If you remember, themes are messages about life or human nature. What is the theme of "The Monkey's Paw"? How was this theme revealed in this story?

Question 4

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There are many traditional stories in which characters are granted three wishes. How are these traditional stories similar to each other? What makes "The Monkey's Paw" different from the others?