William Wymark Jacobs was born in 1863 in London, England. He is a short-story writer. In 1896, he created his first volume, Many Cargoes and it was a major success. However, he is best known for his horror story that is called “The Monkey’s Paw” that was first published in 1902. It outstands all the short stories written by other authors. Indeed, this short story should remain in the course pack due to the historical events, the motifs, and the...
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The White family makes a big mistake when they decide to make their first wish, and it has its consequences. The story starts off on a rainy evening with Mr. White, Mrs. White, and their son Herbert sitting together in their living room. Mrs. White is sitting in her chair knitting as she is looking at her husband while he’s playing chess with Herbert. Mr. White suddenly hears the footsteps of someone walking along the side of their house and...
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It is a common mindset that when wishes are made with good and not selfish intentions, they are likely to come true and impact positively on our lives. The monkey’s paw is a short story which was written by Jacobs in 1902, the story involves a family set-up. The author w.w. Jacobs begins the story by setting the scene and the atmosphere by describing the area in which the Whites live. Jacobs describes the night as cold and wet, while...
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“Sometimes, no matter how bad you want something it just does not become possible” (citation). In life everyone wants and thinks they can get whatever they want, but thinking too big will make your dreams very unlikely. In W.W Jacobs short story, “The Monkey's Paw”, the White’s family are awaiting a good friend of Mr. White’s, Sergent-Major Morris. When visiting he brings a monkey’s paw from his tour in India and shows it to the family. While advising them not...
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“Magic is the power to use supernatural forces to move impossible things happen, such as making people disappear or controlling events in nature”(Collins dictionary). The Monkey’s Paw is a short story about a family that is given the chance to receive a magical Monkey’s Paw, but the family has been warned about the magic. The family interferes with the magic, even though being warned many times, which that interference leads them into many regretful consequences. Magic is powerful source to...
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Influence refers to the ability to have a strong impact on others whereas power can eventually lead to chaos and madness. Individuals use their status to persuade, convince and control others for personal gains. In the short story by W. W. Jacobs, the monkey's paw was used as an object to show the dangers of accepting a foreign object by an authoritative and trusted figure. Whereas in Stars Wars, the physical elements such as the lightsabers and powers of force...
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Bram Stoker and WW Jacobs are both writers of Gothic Literature. Bram Stoker wrote 'Dracula’s Guest', sadly it was published in 1914 two years after his death. WW Jacobs wrote the story 'Monkey's Paw', which was written in 1902. Both stories use a variety of techniques that create suspense and tension. 'Monkey's Paw' is a story about an innocent family who are introduced to a talisman. He holds the fate and power which leaves their family in a problem situation...
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In ‘The Monkey’s Paw’ the author W.W.Jacobs begins the story by setting the scene and the atmosphere by describing the area in which the White’s live. Jacobs describes the night as cold and wet, while inside the house the blinds are drawn and the fire is burning brightly. This is a good contrast, as the house seems to have a warm and safe atmosphere inside, even though the cottage is situated in a remote area of the country, with extremely...
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