The setting of “ The Monkey’s Paw” is an old house, which is near a mud road, has no electricity, and there is no civilization anywhere near them. The setting affects the plot, which is magical and scary because of this eerie setting. Because of the fact that there is no other people around, the rich man from Herbert’s factory coming to the old couple’s house wouldn't have been a coincidence. I was right, and the rich man from the factory came to deliver the news that Herbert died in an accident and that the factory owner was offering to pay 200 pounds. The setting in the climax is a old, dark, house. The old house is very dark due to the midnight hour. The old man uses candlelight to light his way to make the third wish. It affects the story
