The Monkey’s Paw” Mrs猴爪“夫人. Spaht.pptxVIP

“The Monkey’s Paw” By: W.W. Jacobs Answer-It Infer what reaction the family is having to the paw on the table in the picture on page 50. Identify words that create a gloomy mood in the story so far. Make a prediction about the story based on the gloomy setting. How does Sergeant Major Morris’s warning about fate an example of foreshadowing? Foreshadowing: when the author gives hints about what is to come in the story Answer-It Is it a good idea to let the paw burn? Why or why not? How is the timing of the crash of the piano – immediately following Mr. White’s wish – a foreshadowing of what might happen? Analyze what the conversation between Mrs. White, Mr. White, and Herbert reveals about each of the three characters. Predict why the stranger has come to the White’s house. Interpret why Mrs. White shrieks and Mr. White falls to the ground when they find out how much money they will receive. Answer-It Interpret why the result of the first wish is a foreshadowing of the results of the other two wishes. Identify details that create suspense in this paragraph. Conclude whether or not the fakir was right when he said that “fate ruled people’s lives, and those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow.”