LITERATURE QUESTIONS
GOTHIC LITERATURE
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Sergeant Major Morris visits the Whites.
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Mr. White makes his second wish on the paw.
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Mr. White searches for the monkey’s paw to make a third wish.
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There was no one at the door when Mr. White looks out.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which event in the monkeys paw signals the resolution of the story? The knocking at the door stops after Mr. White’s third wish.
Detailed explanation-2: -Q. Which event in “The Monkey’s Paw” signals the resolution of the story? Sergeant Major Morris visits the Whites.
Detailed explanation-3: -Climax: End of story when Mr. and Mr. s White hear a knock on the door after the 2nd wish. Resolution: Mel White makes his final wish and door opens to an empty street.
Detailed explanation-4: -What happens as soon as Mr. White makes his wish? He felt the monkey’s paw move in his hand, but wish did not come true.
Detailed explanation-5: -"Hold it up in your right hand and wish aloud, ” said the sergeant-major, “but I warn you of the consequences.” This is an example of foreshadowing because the sergeant major warned them that there could be consequences to making a wish, but no one listened. This ended with Herbert’s death.