why does the story start with the father and son playing chess

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The Monkey's Paw

why does the story start with the father and son playing chess

Why doe the story start with the father and son playing chess? Does the fathers stragey at the class game tell you anything about his personality? if so what?

Asked by Jackson E #553202 on 9/14/2016 3:48 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/14/2016 4:03 PM

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/14/2016 4:03 PM

Mr. White's reckless move while playing chess in the beginning of the story foreshadows the same type of recklessness in his use of the monkey's paw. Thus, the opening scene, which includes the games of chess between father and son, sets the stage for things to come.

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