📚 Part 1: Theme Analysis

1. What is the main supernatural element in "The Monkey's Paw"?

A magical wishing paw

A haunted house

A crystal ball

A fortune teller

2. Which themes appear in BOTH stories? (Check all that apply)

Consequences of interfering with fate

The danger of getting what you wish for

Supernatural forces beyond human control

Romance and love

3. In "The Conjure Man Dies," the supernatural elements are connected to:

Ancient Egyptian magic

Harlem Renaissance mysticism

European folklore

Native American traditions

4. Both stories warn readers about:

Trusting strangers

The price of greed and desire

Living in the city

Reading too many books

✏️ Part 2: Textual Evidence

5. Find a quote from "The Monkey's Paw" that shows the consequences of making a wish. Write the quote and explain what it reveals about the theme.

Quote:

What it reveals about theme:

6. Compare how the supernatural elements affect the main characters in both stories. Use specific examples.

In "The Monkey's Paw":

In "The Conjure Man Dies":

7. Both authors use supernatural events to teach lessons. What lesson does each story teach?

8. Which story do you think delivers its supernatural theme more effectively? Explain your reasoning with evidence from the text.

I think _________________ is more effective because:

9. How do the cultural contexts (time period and setting) influence the supernatural themes in each story?

10. Create your own supernatural story theme. What lesson would you want to teach through supernatural elements?