"The Monkey's Paw" Flashcard

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What is the overall mood of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Dark and gloomy.

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What does Mr. White's anger about losing in chess reveal?

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He is angry that his son beat him in chess.

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What does the setting indicate when it mentions 'groped along the wall until he found himself in the small passage'?

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The setting takes place before electricity.

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How can Herbert be characterized in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Smart and Funny.

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What is an example of a Man vs Supernatural conflict in the story?

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Herbert died due to his father wishing for money.

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What is the significance of the monkey's paw in the story?

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It represents the consequences of tampering with fate.

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What theme is explored through the wishes made with the monkey's paw?

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The theme of be careful what you wish for.

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How does the author create suspense in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Through foreshadowing and the gradual revelation of the paw's powers.

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What lesson can be learned from the ending of 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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The dangers of greed and the unpredictability of wishes.

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What role does the setting play in establishing the mood of the story?

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The dark and eerie setting enhances the story's suspenseful and ominous mood.