The Monkey's Paw

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In scenes 1 and 2, do the whites believe that the money's paw really has the power to grant wishes? How can you tell?

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In Scene One, they see the paw as a bit of a joke with possibilities. After Herbert's death.... the Whites are sold. They believe in the power of the monkey's paws be it from wishful thinking or desperation.

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