LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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Question
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In “The Monkey’s Paw, “ Mr. White refuses to help his wife open the door because he is
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angry that she awakened him.
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afraid that his second wish has come true.
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weakened by his grief.
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concerned that the house will be too cold.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Why does Mr. White refuse to help his wife open the front door? Mr. White is afraid his second wish has come true.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answers 1. Mr. White is afraid that his dead son is knocking at the door. He was afraid that his wife’s wish had been granted.
Detailed explanation-3: -They hear a knocking on the front door and assume that it is Herbert back from the dead. Mrs white tries to open the door but mr white, knowing that his wife should not see Herbert all mangled and dead looking, wishes his third wish for Herbert to be gone.
Detailed explanation-4: -Why is Mr. White afraid to wish a second time? He does not believe the paw can grant wishes. He is so grief-stricken that he forgets the paw.
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