![]() ![]() Jacobs breaks his story into three symbolic parts. ![]() Hence, this creates a potential warning of the dangers of wishing for seductive material (money) in life. The deceptive gift power of the monkeys warns of the lazy people who want something from nothing. We see the alluring chances of attaining prestigious things in life with the least effort. Jacobs uses Monkey’s paw to symbolize the greed and desire that haunts us in life. Here we learn the need to be careful of strange desires in life and be contented with what we already have. White doubts the power of the paw and this makes him make unnecessary wishes. White’s serene home which is satisfactorily comfortable. This downfall is clearly illustrated by their greedy need of wishing for additional material that is meaningless. This same paw attributes to his encounter of fateful curses from his wishes. He wants to know a lot about the paw of a strange talisman. The symbols like Monkey’s Paw and Chess are artistically used in the story to tell a story that warns one to be careful about what he wishes for. Sergeant-major Morris sternly warns the Whites of the unpalatable consequences they will certainly encounter just like the last owner. A dramatic scene of trying to burn the paw ensues and later the Monkey’s paw remains with Mr. With much enticing, Sergeant-Major Morris gives in to tell a brief history of the monkey’s paw origin and the previous weird owner. He inquires more about the Monkey’s Paw! This is where we learn of the magic power of the Monkey’s Paw in granting wishes. White interrupts Sergeant-major Morris’ wonderful narration. He then narrates his adventures in India to entertain the family. With happiness, Sergeant-major he is welcome into the parlor with the courtesy of some drinks. Later, Sergeant-major Morris’s footsteps are heard by Mr. White tries to pretend when he loses the game. White and Herbert are playing chase in the parlor. Jacobs pens down this fateful story unveiling various curses that befall the main characters in response to their wishes. ![]()
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