The Question and Answer section for The Monkey’s Paw is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
I think that the third person narrative gives us clues. Consider Mr.White's relationship with his son Herbert at the beginning of the story.
Mr. White seems reckless in his game of chess. He makes an impulsive move and pays the price. This...
There are both internal and external conflicts in the story. The White family is conflicted on whether to use the paw and how much to use it. Herbert becomes a walking Zombie presenting a conflict to the Mr. White when he makes his final wish.
What is the answer in part A. Is it your quote? What was the question?
