Mr. Peters learns to be satisfied with his life and decides not to use his third and final wish. Did Mr. Peters make the right decision to help him resolve his internal conflict? Compose an argument that is at least one paragraph in length. Support your claims with at least two valid and relevant pieces of evidence from the text, including direct quotes and page numbers. So far I've got, yes he made the right decision, he used his first wish to have himself a wife, and he turned the wife back into a swan so she can be with her sister. What else can I include about the story into what I have? (right now I'm just gathering information then I'll right the actual paragraph) (This question is about "The Third Wish" by Joan Aiken)
Can someone please help me? I know people have read it. I've looked at similar questions but only one thread actually helped. I used that thread and put that information in that question. All I need is a little more help.
Ok Leo, I will be patient after waiting about 4 hours for a response and having everyone else who posted a question have theirs answered by people.
I'm sorry but I am beginning to get impatient. My question is close to being on the second page. I have waited 4 hours for an answer but no one has helped.
In the story "The Third Wish" by Joan Aiken, Mr. Peters made the right decision by choosing not to use his third and final wish, as it ultimately helps him resolve his internal conflict. Firstly, he used his first wish to have a wife, transforming a swan into a woman named Leita. However, he later realizes that Leita longs to be with her sister and feels trapped in her human form. This is evident when Mr. Peters asks her if she would like to stay human forever, to which she responds, "I don't know. I want to stay with you, but I still long to be with my sister" (Aiken 4). By using his last wish to turn Leita back into a swan, Mr. Peters selflessly reunites her with her sister, resolving his internal conflict of keeping her happiness above his own desires. Additionally, towards the end of the story, Mr. Peters expresses contentment with his life, stating, "I have everything in the world I want" (Aiken 5). This further supports the argument that Mr. Peters made the right decision in not using his final wish, as he has found satisfaction and inner peace without relying on external forces.
Please be patient and refrain from posting the same question repeatedly. The other duplicate questions have been deleted. Thanks.
