“The Monkey’s Paw” examines how one man’s curiosity and desire to have more than he needs results in disastrous ramifications. Many students will already be familiar with similar wishing traditions, such as wishing upon a star, a birthday wish, or throwing a coin into a fountain.
"But her husband was on his hands and knees groping wildly on the floor in search of the paw. If he could only find it before the thing outside got in."
Loves his son; enjoys listening to stories about exotic places; wants an opportunity to wish on the paw; understands the consequences of wishing Herbert back to life