The Monkey's Paw

What is the theme of the monkey's law?

give examples of how the author develops the theme through the characters and the plot

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There are a few themes at play here. The idea of fate being indifferent regardless of morality is a theme. The idea of moral failure, like wishing for unnatural things, leading to human downfall is also a major theme.

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