Noah BowersoxMrs. Carter/Mrs. BowserEnglish Period 518 November 2016Literary Analysis OutlineMonkey's Paw"Be careful what you wish for you might get it." This was written by W.W. Jacobs, theauthor of the Monkey's Paw. This story introduces the idea of having three wishes granted.These wishes, however, come with a terrible price. Each wish, simple as it may be, is grantedthrough an unforeseen consequence. This consequence is irreversible and ultimately renders thewish a curse. The technique the Monkey's Paw uses to create horror includes the characters,setting, and suspense.Suspense is a feeling of excitement or terror. It keeps you on the edge of your seat whileyou predict what happens next. You can find suspense throughout the story of the
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For example, a setting could be described asa small house in the dark woods, or an ancient castle in a desert. These descriptions help thereader create an image in their mind to go along with the story they are reading. We are givenseveral descriptions to help build an image of the story unfolding before us. The author statesthat it was cold and wet at the beginning of the story, as the family is waiting for their guest toarrive (Jacobs 105). We are given more setting details with the information that the family islocated in the parlor of Laburnum Villa, from (Jacobs 105). While it is cold and wet outside, wefeel warm and cozy when we learn of the fireplace being lit in the room where the father and theson were playing chess, (Jacobs 105). The setting gives the reader details about the location ofthe story and adds to the lifestyle of the characters.The characters are what makes the story come to life. The most important characters inthe story are introduced in the beginning. In the Monkey's Paw, we learn that the father's nameis, Mr. White. He is described as clever and nice (Jacobs 105). The son's name is Herbert. Heworks in a factory and lives with his parents (Jacobs 106). The visitor that the family wasexpecting was a childhood friend of Mr. White's. He was now a Sargent and referred to asSergeant-Major Morris. He had been
For example, a setting could be described asa small house in the dark woods, or an ancient castle in a desert. These descriptions help thereader create an image in their mind to go along with the story they are reading. We are givenseveral descriptions to help build an image of the story unfolding before us. The author statesthat it was cold and wet at the beginning of the story, as the family is waiting for their guest toarrive (Jacobs 105). We are given more setting details with the information that the family islocated in the parlor of Laburnum Villa, from (Jacobs 105). While it is cold and wet outside, wefeel warm and cozy when we learn of the fireplace being lit in the room where the father and theson were playing chess, (Jacobs 105). The setting gives the reader details about the location ofthe story and adds to the lifestyle of the characters.The characters are what makes the story come to life. The most important characters inthe story are introduced in the beginning. In the Monkey's Paw, we learn that the father's nameis, Mr. White. He is described as clever and nice (Jacobs 105). The son's name is Herbert. Heworks in a factory and lives with his parents (Jacobs 106). The visitor that the family wasexpecting was a childhood friend of Mr. White's. He was now a Sargent and referred to asSergeant-Major Morris. He had been