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Read this passage from "The Monkey's Paw":

"Likely," said Herbert, with pretended horror. "Why, we're going to be rich, and famous, and happy. Wish to be an emperor, father, to begin with; then you can't be henpecked."

He darted round the table, pursued by the maligned Mrs. White armed with an antimacassar.

Mr. White took the paw from his pocket and eyed it dubiously. "I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact," he said slowly. "It seems to me I've got all I want."
What conflict in the story does this passage reveal?
A. Mr. White wants to believe in the monkey's paw because his family really needs money.
B. Mrs. White is upset that Herbert is behaving disrespectfully toward his father.
C. Herbert is angry that his parents don't believe in the magic of the monkey's paw.
D. Mr. White feels compelled to make a wish even though he's already content with his life.

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D. Mr. White feels compelled to make a wish even though he's already content with his life.i think this is the answer i hope it is correct
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The correct option is D. Mr. White feels compelled to make a wish even though he's already content with his life.

What does monkey's paw mean?

The monkey's paw is a symbol of desire and greed—everything that its owner could possibly wish for and the unrestricted ability to make it happen. This power makes the paw alluring, even to unselfish people who desire nothing and have everything they need.

What makes the monkey's paw a horror story?

The story 'The Monkey's Paw' by W.W. Jacobs best fits the horror genre because of the unknown, unbelievable, and unstoppable. The unknown is the suspense that drives our imaginations to start drawing conclusions and, begin forming an ending to the story.

What is the moral of the story the monkey's paw?

More than a classic horror piece, “The Monkey's Paw” is also a modern parable, infused with moral messages and instructions on how to live a more fulfilling life. As with all fables, the story's morals are familiar: don't tempt fate, and be careful what you wish for.

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