Discuss the elements of horror and suspense in th monkey's paw
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The "Monkey's Paw" is a short story by W. W. Jacobs.
The elements of horror
The element horror in the story is
1. Mr. White wishes for two thousand pounds with the talisman (monkey's paw) and the amount comes through the death of their son.
2. The dead son of Mr. and Mrs. White comes back to the home and knocks on the door as it was wished by Mr. White that their dead son should return.
The suspense in the story
- The story is full of suspense. First, whether the talisman will grant the three wishes.
- Then there is excitement as to whether the first wish for money will be fulfilled.
- The way Mr. White gets the money is another twist.
- The second wish of the dead son to return and the knock on the door at midnight signifying the son's return everything is full of suspense.
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