In “the monkey’s paw,” w. w. jacobs describes the interactions of a close-knit family in the beginning of the story. this description contributes to creating an atmosphere of in the excerpt. however, after the mood gradually becomes 1st blank choices are: excitement eeriness warmth fear 2nd blank choices are: the white family have had their dinner the two friends start reminiscing about the old days herbert's victory at chess against his father the major recounts the monkey's paw tale 3rd bank choices are: sinister exciting sorrowful cheerful you!