Question

Which event is most clearly the climax of “the monkey’s paw”?

Answer 1

The coming back of the dead son is most clearly the climax of the movie.

Answer 2

Answer :

Cambridge English Dictionary defines "climax" as "the most important or exciting point in a story or situation, especially when this happens near the end."

The climax of the short story "The Monkey's Paw" occurs when Mr. White uses his second wish to wish his dead son Herbert back to life. There is a loud and persistent knock on the door. There is an errie atmosphere as Mr. White knows it is his dead son at the door. He frantically searches for the monkey's paw in order to make his third and final wish.