Title	The Monkey’s Paw
Author	W. W. Jacobs
Characters	. Mr. White – the father • Mrs. White – the mother • Herbert White – their son • Sergeant-Major Morris – the man who brings the monkey’s paw

 

Exposition	The White family receives a magical monkey’s paw from Sergeant-Major Morris. He warns them that it grants three wishes but brings terrible consequences.
Rising Action	Mr. White wishes for money. The next day, Herbert dies in an accident, and the family receives the exact amount of money as compensation.
Climax	Grief-stricken, Mrs. White forces Mr. White to use the second wish to bring Herbert back to life. Later, someone begins knocking at the door in the middle of the night.
Resolution	Terrified of what might be outside, Mr. White uses the final wish. When Mrs. White opens the door, nothing is there. The knocking stops.

 

 

Summary

“The Monkey’s Paw” is about a family who receives a magic charm that grants wishes with horrible results. When Mr. White wishes for money, their son Herbert dies. The second wish brings something terrifying back to their door. In fear, Mr. White uses the last wish to undo the nightmare. The story warns that wishing for things without thinking can lead to tragedy.

 

Analysis & Feelings

This story is dark, creepy, and emotional. It teaches that trying to change fate can bring danger. I felt sad for the family but also tense because each wish made everything worse.