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How does the writer create tension and suspense in the ‘Monkey’s Paw’
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How does the writer create tension and suspense in the 'Monkey's Paw' The writer is able to create tension and suspense through various ways. In the opening sentence of the story we are given a brief description of the surrounding area. In gothic stories, they are usually set in a remote and isolated area, as in the 'Monkey's Paw' it is set in a remote village were there is only 2 houses inhabited. 'Without, the night was cold and wet' sets the scene of the story. A gloomy background has been given to set the atmosphere. This weather is similar to the feelings of the main characters. This technique used is called pathetic fallacy, when the weather resembles a persons feeling. From the beginning, we can see that there is unease between the White family, and tension, that is demonstrated through the way Mr White talks to his son. 'Hark at the...
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