The Monkey's Paw
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How is the setting an example of the chosen theme?
How is the setting an example of the chosen theme?
Unpleasant weather certainly foeshadows a lot. We read that "the night was cold and wet." This tells us that something sinister might be at the root of what theme may come. Does the weather represent Mr. White's greed? Does it represent the discord that is in the hearts of the Whites?