The Monkey's Paw Flashcard

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What is the overall mood created by the director’s choices of camera angles and lighting in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Sad and gloomy.

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What effect does the director’s use of lighting create in the film?

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A gloomy effect.

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What detail in 'The Monkey's Paw' foreshadows that Morris’s story may be true?

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Mr. White feels the paw move.

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What is a key theme in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Be careful what you wish for.

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What ritual is performed in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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Characters hold the monkey's paw in their right hand to make a wish.

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What does the monkey's paw symbolize in the story?

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The dangers of interfering with fate.

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How does the character of Mr. White change throughout the story?

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He becomes increasingly desperate and regretful.

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What role does foreshadowing play in 'The Monkey's Paw'?

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It hints at the tragic consequences of the characters' wishes.

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What is the significance of the number of wishes granted by the monkey's paw?

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It emphasizes the idea that wishes come with unforeseen consequences.

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How does the setting contribute to the story's mood?

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The dark and eerie setting enhances the feeling of dread.