It has the power to gift 3 wishes, but I warn you of the consequences!
How does it work, though?
Rising Action
As I wished, it twisted in my hand like a snake!
Well, I don't see the money, and I bet I never shall.
Climax
Has anything happened to Herbert?
Sergeant-Major Morris introduces the Whites to the magical Monkey' s Paw before leaving them with it.
Falling Action
We'll have one more. Go down and get it quickly, and wish our boy alive again!
The family makes their first wish, which is for 200 pounds.
Resolution
For God's sake don't let it in!
The family finds out the next day that they have been compensated 200 pounds for their son, Herbert's, death.
He is badly hurt, but not in any pain.
During the night, Mrs. White convinces Mr. White to use the Monkey's Paw to wish Herbert alive again.
Good God, you are mad!
When there is a knock at the door, Mrs. White hurries to get the door unlocked and open, while Mr. White scrambles to get the Monkey's Paw to make one final wish.
You're afraid of your own son! Let me go. I'm coming, Herbert; I'm coming.