The Monkey's Paw

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

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Be careful what you wish for.

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Why does Sergeant Major Morris grow pale when discussing the monkey's paw?

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He is remembering the horrible effects of his wishes.

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Why does the messenger seem uncomfortable when he arrives at the Whites' home?

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He is nervous about telling the Whites that Herbert was killed.

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What literary device does the author use to create suspense in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Foreshadowing.

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Why does Mr. White wish for two hundred pounds?

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Herbert suggests to his father that two hundred pounds will help pay off their house.

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What does the monkey's paw symbolize in the story?

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The dangers of interfering with fate.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give hints about what will happen later in the story.

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

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By using foreshadowing and building tension around the wishes.

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

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It represents the three wishes and the consequences that follow.

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What lesson can be learned from the consequences of the wishes in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Wishes can have unintended and tragic consequences.