How Does Jacobs Create Suspense In The Monkey's Paw

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In the short suspense story The Monkey's Paw By W.W Jacobs The theme is be careful what you wish for it could have consequences.The Characters help prove that that is theme because they say that the Sargent Major Morris knew it was bad so he threw it in the fire.This is important because it helps provide suspense.This also helps prove that the wish will have a consequences.Another reason why this is the theme is because of the setting.Its England 1902.This is Important because everyone is super superstitious at this time. This proves the theme by showing suspense and we know something bad is going to happen if they wish on this paw.The also prove the theme with foreshadowing.This shows that they were showing you things that helped you think
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