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The Monkey’s Paw Questions and Answers
The Question and Answer section for The Monkey’s Paw is a great
resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Many of these stories revolve around the desire for money, that being the first thing most people think of when given a wish or asked what they'd wish for. The difference between this story and most of the others is the ending..... three wishes...
One of the story's central themes is that of greed. The Whites are a content, happy family. They want for nothing, as Mr. White mentions when he thinks of what to make as his first wish. He wishes out of greed, not out of necessity. They face the...
The Monkey's Paw study guide contains a biography of W.W. Jacobs, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
