The Monkey's Paw

Read the pdf of W.W. Jacobs’ “The Monkey’s Paw.” 

Mla essay with introduction, body paragraphs ( at least 3), Conclusion and work cited.

2. Write a response paper on one of the topics below. Consult Writing About Literature, p. 1089 in your textbook (Response Paper, p. 1134) if you have not done so. Read the sample papers provided. 

3. Choose one of the following topics to base your essay on: 

· The three main characters in the story 

· The three parts in the story 

· The three wishes in the story 

· Conflicts in the story 

· Sets of three in the story 

· The main theme(s) of the story 

· The ending of the story 

· Is the paw truly magic? 

· Allusions to India in the story 

· Foreshadowing in the story 

· Rationality vs emotion 

· Symbolism in the story 

· Comparison/contrast between the original story and its film version