The Monkey's Paw

Compare Mr. Whiteś feelings about the monkeyś paw when he makes the first wish, second wish, and third wish. How does his attitude change?

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Compare Mr. Whiteś feelings about the monkeyś paw when he makes the first wish, second wish, and third wish. How does his attitude change? Cite textual evidence front the selection to support your answer.

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Initially, Mr. White does not have a lot of faith in the magic paw. He has all that he needs but decides he will test the paw with an obligatory wish. Herbert suggests he pay the mortgage off so Mr. White asks for 200 pounds. Mr. White is done with the paw's ominous power but, after finding out Herbert is dead, Mrs. White demands that Mr. White wish him back to life. By the time what Mr. White believes is the return of his dead son, he wants nothing to do with the paw. He does, however, use it to wish what he believes is the dead Herbert.... away.

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