The Rule of Three

Question

In "The Monkey's Paw," the main characters are granted three wishes. Make a list of any other stories you know about that follow
"the rule of three."
(Use 9 year old words and it can only be one sentence)
The monkeys paw

Answer 1

Here are some stories that follow "the rule of three":

1. In "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," Goldilocks tries three bowls of porridge.
2. In "The Three Little Pigs," the pigs build three houses to protect themselves from the big bad wolf.
3. In "The Three Musketeers," there are three brave friends who go on adventures together.
4. In "The Three Billy Goats Gruff," three goats try to cross a bridge to get to the green grass.
5. In "Cinderella," the fairy godmother helps Cinderella go to the ball three times.

Answer 2

That’s not the monkeys paw

Answer 3

You're right! "The Monkey's Paw" specifically involves wishes. Here are some stories that also follow the "rule of three" and involve wishes or similar themes:

1. In "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp," Aladdin gets three wishes from the genie.
2. In "The Fisherman and His Wife," a fisherman catches a fish that grants him three wishes, causing trouble for his wife.
3. In "The Wish Granter," a girl makes three wishes that change her life in surprising ways.
4. In "The Golden Goose," three brothers have different fortunes with one wishing for riches.
5. In "The Three Wishes," a couple is granted three wishes but learns to be careful with what they wish for.

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