Answer:
In the short story "The Monkey's Paw," Mr. White is fearful. The story begins with Mr. White's fascination with the tales that Morris relates to the family about his travels in India. However, as the story progresses, Mr. White becomes fearful of the monkey's paw.
Step-by-step explanation:
Mr. White is an old man who is both curious and malleable. A poor man, he thinks longingly about the exotic lands he has never visited. The monkey's paw fascinates him in part because of its connection to those lands.