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Summary Of The Short Story 'The Monkeys Paw' By W. Jacobs
In the short story “the Monkeys Paw” by W.W Jacobs. Brings a range of moods that

Make the story feel more creepy and intense. The narrator also uses a different variety of

Elements to grab the reader’s attention. By teaching the reader of how “the paw” creates

The suspense and how it always ends up with fatal consequences. W.W Jacobs introduces

The whites as a typical family “living in an isolated area”. One gloomy night they get an

Offaly suspicious visitor sergeant Major Morris. Telling them about his stories in foreign

Lands, also introducing them to the Paw and how it could only serve you 3 wishes. W.W

Jacobs set off the mood as one being mysterious and suspenseful. Sergeant Morris

Informs them of how the paw works and hurts

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