📚 Part 1: Character Analysis

1. What is Mr. White's main motivation for making his first wish?

To become famous

To pay off his house debt

To impress his family

To test the paw's power

2. Which emotions drive Mrs. White's actions after Herbert's death? (Check all that apply)

Grief

Desperation

Anger

Hope

3. What motivates Sergeant-Major Morris to warn the Whites about the paw?

He wants to keep it for himself

He knows the dangers from experience

He doesn't believe it works

He wants to scare them

✏️ Part 2: Motivation Analysis

4. Explain what drives Mr. White to make his second wish. What emotions and thoughts motivate this decision?

5. How do Mrs. White's motivations change throughout the story? Describe her emotional journey.

6. What motivates Mr. White's final wish? Consider both his love for his wife and his fear.

🎭 Part 3: Character Motivation Map

7. Complete the motivation chart below for each character's key decision:

Mr. White - First Wish:

Internal motivation: _________________ External pressure: _________________

Mrs. White - Demanding Second Wish:

Internal motivation: _________________ External pressure: _________________

Mr. White - Third Wish:

Internal motivation: _________________ External pressure: _________________

8. Which character's motivations do you find most understandable? Explain why in 2-3 sentences.

Monkey's Paw Character Motivations

Monkey's Paw Character Motivations

📚 Part 1: Character Analysis

✏️ Part 2: Motivation Analysis

🎭 Part 3: Character Motivation Map

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