How does the author use foreshadowing to contribute to the story’s overall meaning? Explain at least two examples of foreshadowing and how they develop the theme of the story.
One example of foreshadowing occurs in the first scene while Mr. White and his son are playing chess. Mr. White makes a mistake and immediately distracts his son from seeing it. This foreshadows Mr. White's snatching the paw from the fire. He is not above cheating to get what he wants.
Another example of foreshadowing accompanies the Sargeant-Major's story about the monkey's paw.... we immediately know that bad things will happen.
The Monkey's Paw
