Question

complete the plot map.
quick plot map — the monkey’s paw
exposition “at the beginning, ______ in ____. the mood feels ______.”
inciting incident “things change when ________.”
rising action (two beats) “first, ______. then, ______.”
climax “at the peak, ______ which forces ______.”
falling action “after that, ________.”
resolution “in the end, ______. the story suggests ______.”

Explanation:

Exposition

"At the beginning, the White family (Mr. and Mrs. White, Herbert) in their home on a rainy night. The mood feels cozy but also a bit ominous (due to the storm outside and the mysterious arrival later)."

Inciting Incident

"Things change when Sergeant-Major Morris brings the Monkey's Paw and tells them about its magical, cursed nature."

Rising Action (two beats)

"First, Mr. White makes a wish for 200 pounds. Then, Herbert dies in a work accident, and the Whites receive 200 pounds as compensation."

Climax

"At the peak, Mrs. White forces Mr. White to wish for Herbert to come back to life, and they hear knocking at the door which forces Mr. White to wish Herbert away again (or stop the knocking)."

Falling Action

"After that, the knocking stops, and the Whites are left devastated, realizing the consequences of their wishes."

Resolution

"In the end, the Whites are left with the memory of Herbert and the horror of the Monkey's Paw. The story suggests that tampering with fate (through the paw's wishes) leads to tragedy and that one should be careful what they wish for."

Answer:

(Filled Plot Map):

• Exposition: "At the beginning, the White family in their home. The mood feels cozy yet ominous."
• Inciting Incident: "Things change when Sergeant - Major Morris brings the Monkey’s Paw."
• Rising Action: "First, Mr. White wishes for £200. Then, Herbert dies and they get £200."
• Climax: "At the peak, Mrs. White urges Mr. White to wish Herbert back, which forces Mr. White to wish him away."
• Falling Action: "After that, the knocking stops and the Whites are devastated."
• Resolution: "In the end, the Whites are left with tragedy. The story suggests beware of fate - tampering."