The Power Of Magic In The Monkey’S Paw By W. W. Jacobs
“Magic is the power to use supernatural forces to move impossible things happen, such as making people disappear or controlling events in nature” (Collins dictionary). The Monkey’s Paw is a short story about a family that is given the chance to receive a magical Monkey’s Paw, but the family has been warned about the magic. The family interferes with the magic, even though being warned many times, which that interference leads them into many regretful consequences. Magic is powerful source to not be messed with, and when a person does not know how to use this powerful source bad things may happen because magic interfere with fate and results of bad luck.
Magic is a powerful source to not be messed with because magic may cause interference with fate. In the story The Monkey’s Paw W. W Jacobs writes about how can this magical source ruined the family’s life. “They admit no liability at all, but in consideration of your son’s services they wish present you with a certain sum”. The White’s family has overlooked the Monkey’s Paw which has caused them their son’s death. The White’s family should have not messed with the magical paw, and in the results of them using the Paw they have lost their only son. When people mess with magic that is powerful and these people had been warned, it can cost in many consequences. The White’s family had been warned multiple times but decided to ignore the warnings which cost them their son.
Magic is powerful source to not be messed with because of bad luck. In the story The Monkey’s Paw W. W Jacobs writes about how bad luck can be caused even from the little things. “Mr. White dropped his wife’s hand, and rising to his feet, gazed with a look of horror at his visitor. His dry lips shaped the words, ‘How much?’ ‘Two hundred pounds. ’ was the answer”. The amount that was stated in the example was two hundred pounds, which was the same amount the family asked from the Monkey’s Paw. Situations like these may happen from playing with luck which can result in bad luck. The White’s family had been warned many times, but instead of listening, the White’s family interfered with their luck.
Some people that make the decision to play with magic like the White’s family can lead to many consequences. As presented, there are many consequences. Magic is powerful power to not interfere with, and when one does not know how to use this powerful power shall not try to use so. When one mortal being interferes with fate, it may cause loss, bad luck, and death. When one uses magic in a careless way, one could get hurt. The examples that were shown in the book tell the reader people shouldn't use magic in careless way, which may happen with ignorance.
