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In the story “The Monkey’s Paw,” how does the visit by Sergeant Major Morris initiate the suspense that is developed in the story?

Morris says that the holder of the monkey’s paw will be granted three wishes.

Morris recounts wild scenes of strange peoples he saw during his travels abroad.

When Mr. White inquires, Morris says he is willing to sell him the monkey’s paw.

As Mr. White is about to make a wish, Morris throws the monkey’s paw on the fire.



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“The Monkey’s Paw,” by W.W. Jacob is a supernatural story. The visits by Sergeant Major Morris initiates the suspense that is developed in the story when Morris says that the holder of the monkey’s paw will be granted three wishes. The soldier intimated the curse upon the monkey's paw by the first owner, that who tried to change the fate would be sorry and its terrible consequences. However, Mr. Morris stays positive towards the monkey’s paw. As their first wish of two hundred pounds was granted, they learn about the death of their son. The author creates suspense following Mr. White’s second wish when there is a knock on the door. It could be inferred as their son Hilbert has returned. As Mrs. White opens the door she in fear closes the door and Mr. White searches for the paw frantically and makes the last wish of not letting his wife see the dead body of their son.