The Monkey's Paw
The Monkey's Paw
why does the story start off with father and son playing chess
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The opening scene in which Mr. White and Herbert are playing chess llustrates Mr. White's tempting of fate. He attempts to pull a fast one on his son, in the same way he takes his chances with the paw to wish for money.
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