Who Was Responsible For The Monkey's Paw

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If you had the opportunity, would you make a wish that you believed would modify your life for the better? What if you were advised that it wouldn’t end as well as you assumed? A book by W.W. Jacobs titled “The Monkey’s Paw”, entertains us with the story of a family who suffers the loss of their son after a wish is made on a monkey’s paw the family attained from a friend. Numerous examples from the text will justify that Sergeant Major Morris is the most responsible for the death of the family’s son, Herbert. The first example that shows Sergeant Major Morris is responsible for the death is found on page 34. Sergeant Major Morris was conversing about the paw and the topic was unnecessary. Even if the family asked about it, he didn’t have to go into detail the way he did. “He wanted to show that fate ruled people’s lives’ and those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow…three separate men can have three wishes each.” Since the family saw this as a special offer, they were extremely curious and it was all because of Sergeant Major Morris, the only person who was capable of continuing the conversation. The details of the topic lead the family to desire to wish more. …show more content…

“I did have some idea of selling it, but I don’t think I will. It has caused enough mischief already.” This was the perfect time for Sergeant Major Morris to enlarge on how the paw makes life miserable but he only expressed this vaguely and without emphasis. The family wasn’t aware of the mischief mentioned because they were so thrilled, but if Sergeant Major Morris talked the things that happened – especially to him – more, it could consequently deter the them from being so eager to wish. This shows how Sergeant Major Morris wasn’t as determined to prevent the family from yearning to