The Monkey's Paw

Sergeant-Major Morris urges Mr. White not to use the monkey's paw, saying it brings misfortune. If he believes the talisman has sinister powers, why did he bring the monkeys paw to the dinner in the first place?

Sergeant-Major Morris urges Mr. White not to use the monkey's paw, saying it brings misfortune.

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This is never really dealt with. I think Sergeant-Major Morris is so bitter from using the paw himself that he brings it to the tranquil White family to ruin their contentment.

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