Essay Comparing The Monkey's Paw And The Stolen Party

In contrast between “The Monkey’s Paw” and “The Stolen Party”, there were many examples of irony that was used throughout the whole story written by W.W. Jacobs and Liliana Heker. Irony is defined as a surprise that events result in an unexpected way. “The Monkey’s Paw” is based on a horror story while “The Stolen Party” illustrates how kids were selfish. Both of these stories have major differences based on what’s ironic and the theme of what the author is portraying. For instance, “The Monkey’s Paw” portrays the consequences they make based on their decision-making. On the other hand, “The Stolen Party”, it portrays how the rich doesn’t treat the poor fairly. The Whites and Rosaura, known as the protagonists in both stories, desires to change their fate, but were punished because it made their lives worse than it normally went.

White attempted many risky decisions that completely changes him as a character. For instance, the monkey’s paw was spotted and “wish for 200 pounds” to pay off his house. Unfortunately, the 200 pounds costed them as a payment for his son’s death named Herbert. Mr. White has many consequences because it made him greedy and selfish by letting his son die for money. Furthermore to the story, Herbert came knocking the door after the Whites desired to wish him back. However, Mr.White thinks it’s the ghost of Herbert and intimidate them if they open the door. Afterward, Mr. White decides to do his “third and last wish” just for their son to go away. Without a child, the Whites were in a state of depression, including when they’re elders without a supporting system anymore. All in all, the story illustrates that you need to be careful of what you wish for since the Whites weren’t cautious about what was going to happen after they made their first