In the story, “The Monkey’s Paw”, W.W Jacobs narrates a story about a man wishing on a monkey’s paw, at his own risk. Jacobs provides all of the plot elements to exemplify that when one tampers with fate, there is always consequences that comes with it, especially if it is wished upon the monkey’s paw. The plot of the short story The Monkey's Paw uses a sense of foreshadowing, symbolism, and irony to display the unforgettable effect Jacobs was aiming for.
The exposition has created a tone of macabre. The main point of the exposition - to have an understanding of the setting through an overview of background information. The exposition is introduced when Mr. White and Herbert were playing chess. During this event, Mr. White makes a “fatal mistake” and doesn’t realize his error until it is too late. This foreshadows that Mr.White might make the same “fatal mistake” again in
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When Sergeant Major left, Mr.White immediately “wished for two hundred pounds” without any thought. The next morning, there was a call from Maw and Meggins. Herbert “was caught in a machinery” at his workplace. Maw and Meggins firm offered Mr. and Mrs.White “a certain sum as compensation” for their son’s death. Although Mr.White has successfully fulfills his wish, ironically, it seems as if he had to pay a price for his son’s death.
The falling action is the fifth element of the plotline. One night, Mrs. White remembered there were two wishes left from the monkey’s paw. She orders Mr.White to “wish the boy alive again” although she knows about Herbert’s death, caused by the Monkey’s Paw. Awhile later, a stair squeaks, which led Mr.White to check what’s happening. Meanwhile, Mrs.White urges to check the “quiet and stealthy” knock at the door as Mr White, commanded her not to open the door.
Mrs.White knows that the Monkey’s paw is very risky, but made an unwise decision to use another wish to bring back her
Most of the exposition happens in the beginning of the play. On pages 10 and 11 the women “set the stage” for us. First, Catherine tells us about herself. “I live in Ottawa, Illinois,” she says, and “I have two children that I love. I have a husband that I love.” Next a slide comes up reading “Chicago in the Gilded Age, The Roaring ‘20’s.” Then Frances, Charlotte and Pearl tell us about important people and events of the time. “Mayor “Big Bill” Thompson is running the city,” says Frances. Charlotte adds “So are Johnny Tori and Al Capone.” Later we hear about the Radium Dial Company and its history.
Another reason why The Monkey's Paw explains foreshadowing with suspense or tension because in the article the author writes again "A rat," said the old man, in shaking tones—"a rat. It passed me on the stairs."
Kherdian, David, and Cheng'en Wu. Monkey: A Journey to the West : a Retelling of the Chinese Folk Novel. Boston: Shambhala, 2005. Print.
In The First Day, exposition has been applied in various sections. For instance, the story explains that the little girl is taken to the first school preferred by her mother where they are rejected, forcing them to look for another school. This device is used to give a deeper explanation about how determined the mother is taking her daughter to school and how much she wants her daughter to have a better life. This provides the audience with the reasons as to why the mother had to look for another school (Edward, 1950). Exposition is also expressed where the mother collects all documents that she thinks were required even though she could not read. This also indicates that the mother wants to ensure that nothing will prevent her daughter’s
The exposition was also handled well because the screenwriter introduces Oscar Grant. The film consists of seeing a whole day through the perspective of Oscar Grant. As the viewer, I saw the different sides of Oscar and how he interacted with different people. Also, the exposition was handle well because each event led to another. Most transition of events occurred through the use of Oscar’s phone because he made phone calls and sent texts that led to where he would go next. Furthermore, the history as to why Oscar wanted to stop selling drugs was done gracefully because he had a flashback to his last visit in jail.
The Signifying Monkey is an embodiment of the poor man’s values and dreams: He is weak and only has his speaking skills (slang ‘mouthpiece’) to survive on, and he uses it to play the powers of the jungle against one another. The same way a pimp survives on his ‘mouthpiece’ by using fast talk, sweet talk, jive, and jaw-blockin’.
he gibes them 200 pounds. The consequence of Mr. Whites first wish is the main
Additionally, Sergeant Major Morris knew the consequences of wishing upon the monkey's paw, saying on page 377, "I don't know what the first two [wishes] were, but the third was for death." This implied that the previous owner of the paw had suffered such severe consequences that he wished away his own life. Although Sergeant Major Morris refrained from giving the
...egins to think of how far away and lost the cat must be, and without being certain that it had escaped, throws himself into the enclosed bedroom and shuts the door behind him, he explains “And then-and I don’t know why-I pulled the door shut behind me” (Boyle 83), in the instance, severely risking his life; however, like the several, feeling helpless and lost, he seems to be acting on impulse and not bothered by it.
Some people think that if they could only change one aspect of their lives, it would be perfect. They do not realize that anything that is changed could come with unintended consequences. “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs and “The Third Wish” by Joan Aiken both illustrate this theme. They demonstrate this by granting the main character three wishes, but with each wish that is granted, brings undesirable consequences. The main idea of this essay is to compare and contrast “The Monkey’s Paw” and “The Third Wish.” Although the “The Monkey’s Paw” and “The Third Wish” are both fantasies and have similar themes, they have different main characters, wishes, and resolutions.
While reading The Monkey Wrench Gang, many images appear in one?s mind. The uses of Edward Abbey?s skill of developing characters through language, appearance, actions and opinions make this novel more enjoyable to read. The shaping of each character persuades the reader to believe that, "Oh my desert, yours is the only death I cannot bear."
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