About the short story MonkeyPaw Mr. White decides to make a wish, even though he says he already has everything he wants. Do you think that his wish is more for himself or for his family? Use evidence from the text to support your ideas. Please give me 4-6 sentences.
In the short story "Monkey's Paw," Mr. White's wish is primarily for his family rather than for himself. This is evident through his initial hesitation to make the wish, as he understands the potential consequences. He wishes for two hundred pounds in order to pay off the family's mortgage, which showcases his genuine concern for their financial well-being. Furthermore, when Mrs. White urges Mr. White to wish their son alive again, he initially resists, stating that it would not be fair to their son, implying his consideration of the moral implications of bringing someone back from the dead. Thus, Mr. White's wish to relieve his family's financial burden demonstrates his selflessness and concern for their welfare.
