Question

Which detail is an example of internal conflict in "The Monkey's Paw"?

• A. Mr. White has doubts about making another wish on the monkey's paw after his son is killed.
• B. Mr. White tries to make a final wish on the monkey's paw before
his wife opens the door.
• C. Herbert and his father discuss whether to make a first wish on the
monkey's paw.
• D. Herbert White gets caught in a piece of machinery at work and is killed.

Answer 1

Mr. White has doubts about making another wish on the monkey's paw after his son is killed.

Step-by-step explanation:

With the death of his son, Mr. White begins to doubt whether or not he should make another wish. He's conflicted since he really wants to reunite with his child. Making another wish causes him concern because of the potential power of the "Monkey's Paw." He's worried about making things much worse.

Internal conflict increases the story's depth and complexity. The reader might feel sympathy for Mr. White since they can relate to his predicament.

Mr. White rubs the monkey's paw once again and wishes for tragedy. This decision represents the monkey's paw, a manifestation of his inner conflict.

There are several options to this question, and they are not always in the same order. Thus, this is the correct answer for this question and has been verified.

Mr. White has doubts about making another wish on the monkey's paw after his son is killed.