The Monkey's Paw

1. English 9
The Monkey’s Paw
p.312

2. Author
Historical Background
Some 45 years before
India gained independence
from the British Crown, many
British officers like Sergeant
Major Morris in the story, lived
and served in India.
In the United Kingdom a
significant portion of the
working population, like
Herbert, worked in factories.
W.W
Jacobs
Mara
Rockliff

3. Elements of a
One-Act Play
What is the
setting?
What role does
dialogue play?
Plot
Who are the
characters?
What is the
theme of the
play?
Let’s check your
understanding!
Answer the activity
in GClassroom

5. Were the events in the play
a result of human choice,
coincidence or the
supernatural power of the
monkey’s paw?
1. How did the characters react
when they first encountered the
monkey’s paw?
2. Why would someone want to
have the monkey’s paw? Would you
want to have it?
3. How would you have used your
last two wishes if you were Mr.
White?
4. What would the couple’s
relationship be like after what
happened?
5. How would things have been
different if Mrs. White had opened
the door before Mr. White could
utter his third wish?

6. Prepare for a quiz
next meeting.
The Monkey’s Paw pp.312-317
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your active
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questions?