The Monkey's Paw

Identify how Morris’s and Mr. White’s views about the monkey’s paw are different. Then explain how these differing points of view add to the suspense in the story.

Having a hard time with this one. What views are presented in the story from the characters? How do these views add suspense?

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Mr. White doesn't quite believe in the magical paw. He sees wishing on it would be a harmless activity despite Morris's ominous warnings. Of course these two ideas clash and culminate with Mr. Morris's foreshadowing coming to be.