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For the purposes of this journal entry, you will examine the course of action of one of the characters in W.W. Jacobs’ “The Monkey’s Paw.” How does this character represent a theme that Jacobs was trying to allude to in the story? In what ways is the character instrumental to the plot of the story?

You should discuss the character him or herself, his or her relationships with the other characters, the nature of their decisions (selfish, selfless, etc.), and whether or not you personally believe that the decisions they make are in any way(s) correct.

This journal entry should be no fewer than 350 words.

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The Monkey’s Paw
W.W. Jacobs main aim of writing the story is to illustrate the dangers of interfering with
fate. The path with which things are to happen is always predetermined (Bhattacharji 279). Life
should be left to take a natural course instead of trying to curve it to one’s advantage. Jacobs uses
Mr White, a senior man, to illustrate his main theme. When we first meet Mr White, he was playing
chess with his son. The manner in which he relates to his son and wife tell us they are close and
happy. The writer then introduces sergeant major Morris who comes along with the monkey’s
paw, the instrument used by Jacobs to illustrate his theme.
Mr White being human is driven by curiosity and greed. He is curious to know if it works
an...


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