The Monkey's Paw

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What is the main theme of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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The main theme is the idea of fate and the consequences of interfering with it.

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What does the monkey's paw symbolize?

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The monkey's paw symbolizes the dangers of greed and the unintended consequences of wishes.

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What is the significance of the number three in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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The number three represents the three wishes granted by the paw, highlighting the idea of choices and their repercussions.

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Who is the author of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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W.W. Jacobs.

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What is the setting of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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The story is set in the early 20th century in a remote house in England.

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What is the first wish made by Mr. White?

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Mr. White wishes for 200 pounds.

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What is the outcome of Mr. White's first wish?

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The outcome is the death of his son, Herbert, which results in a compensation of 200 pounds.

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How does Herbert's attitude towards the paw change throughout the story?

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Initially, Herbert is skeptical and mocks the paw, but later he becomes a victim of its powers.

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What does the second wish made by Mrs. White entail?

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Mrs. White wishes for Herbert to come back to life.

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What is the result of the second wish?

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The result is a terrifying and ambiguous return of Herbert, suggesting he is not the same as before.

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