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The Monkey's Paw: A Tale of Mysterious Wishes

Explore the eerie consequences of meddling with fate in this classic tale where a cursed monkey's paw grants wishes with chilling outcomes. Follow the Whites as they face the repercussions of their desires and learn the true cost of messing with destiny.

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The Monkey's Paw: A Tale of Mysterious Wishes

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  1. The Monkey’s Paw ENG I 8-16-2012

  2. Vocabulary • Maligned (adj): spoken ill of. Ex: The CD, maligned by critics, was still a tremendous hit. • Furtively (adv): secretively; sneakily; stealthily. Ex: She reached furtively for the last slice of pie. • Apathy (n): lack of interest or emotion. Ex: The bored audience looked at the speaker with apathy.

  3. Consider As You Read: • What is the setting of the story? • Who is the protagonist of the story? • What is the conflict/challenge the protagonist faces? • How would you describe the mood/style/tone of the story? • List AT LEAST five (5) words with which you are unfamiliar (or questions for class discussion).

  4. Review Questions • What information about the paw is given in the EXPOSITION? • Describe THREE EVENTS in the rising action that cause the conflict of the story? What is the climax of the story? • List at least ONE example of foreshadowing in the story. What information are we given and how does it play out in the story? • How do the Whites react when they first hear of the monkey’s paw? How do those reactions change? • What is the most frightening moment in the story? WHY?

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