How does Mr. White feel while conversing with his family about the monkey’s paw after Sergeant-Major Morris leaves?

“The Monkey’s Paw,” by W.W. Jacob is a supernatural story. The visits by Sergeant Major Morris initiates the suspense that is developed in the story when Morris says that the holder of the monkey’s paw will be granted three wishes. The soldier intimated the curse upon the monkey's paw by the first owner, that who tried to change the fate would be sorry and its terrible consequences. However, Mr. Morris stays positive towards the monkey’s paw. As their first wish of two hundred pounds was granted, they learn about the death of their son. The author creates suspense following Mr. White’s second wish when there is a knock on the door. It could be inferred as their son Hilbert has returned. As Mrs. White opens the door she in fear closes the door and Mr. White searches for the paw frantically and makes the last wish of not letting his wife see the dead body of their son.

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