The Monkeys Paw
If you could have any wish in the world, what would you wish for? In “the Monkeys Paw” by W.W. Jacobs a family is torn apart when they receive a cursed talisman from a friend. Herbert was responsible for his own death which will be seen through several examples from the text.
The evidence will show that Herbert is responsible for his own death. In the text Herbert is the one that suggested the wished that killed him, as by this point his mother and father haven’t decided yet. The text quotes “If you’d only clear the house you’d be happy” (page 36). This means it was his wish at the start. He also says this “I expect you’ll find the money tied up in a bag” (page 36). This indicates that Herbert suspected the paws curse was real but took no heed
The evidence will show that Herbert is responsible for his own death. In the text Herbert is the one that suggested the wished that killed him, as by this point his mother and father haven’t decided yet. The text quotes “If you’d only clear the house you’d be happy” (page 36). This means it was his wish at the start. He also says this “I expect you’ll find the money tied up in a bag” (page 36). This indicates that Herbert suspected the paws curse was real but took no heed