Comparing The Third Wish 'And' The Monkey's Paws

3-30-12 Wishes The stories “The Third Wish,” and “The Monkey’s Paws” demonstrate a twist in fate. What can three wish do to a normal guy? Can it change his life forever? “The Third Wish,” and “The Monkey’s Paws” are more similar than different because they both involve three wishes. These three wishes brings along tragic accidents, great sadness, and many regrets. In “The Third wish,” Mr. Peters help saves the King of the Forest, who later grants Mr. Peters three wishes. In “The Monkey’s Paws,” Mr. Whites acquire the Monkey’s Paws from Sergeant-Major Morris. A man who helps a swan in need is granted three wishes as a reward. Mr.Peters, who has lived a lonely life, wishes for a wife as beautiful as the forest. Leita, Mr. Peters’ wife, misses the amazing life with her sister, Rhea, as swans. Leita was grateful to be a human, but she misses the old days when she feels a sense of freedom as she soar through the sky. Mr. Peters could not bare the sadness of his wife, so he let her go. His second wish is used to undo his first wish. His love for Leita stays the same, even on his dead bed. Mr. Peters dies on the same night as Leita and Rhea. Mr. Peters has
Mr. and Mrs. White have a son, who lives happily with them, until one day, after Sergeant-Major Morris visit. Sergeant-Major Morris has the Monkey’s Paw, and wants to destroy it at the White’s house, but Mr. Whites decides that he might be able to use the paw. The Monkey’s Paw can grant three wishes. Mr. Whites choose to use his first wish to see whether the paw works or not. His wish is granted, but when he receives 200 pounds, he loses his son in return. Parents miss their child whenever they are not around. Even if it is a week or forever, they’ll still miss their child. The second wish brings Herbert back to life, but Mr. Whites know that something worst will happen if they interfere with fate again, so he uses his third wish to undo his second