what is the story behind the monkey's paw- how does it link to fate how does the writer present this? Can you please answer this question using this quote: " "It had a spell put on it by an old fakir," said the sergeant-major, "a very holy man. He wanted to show that fate ruled people's lives, and that those who interfered with it did so to their sorrow. He put a spell on it so that three separate men could each have three wishes from it."

Answer 1

This is your assignment.

What is your question about your assignment?

Answer 2

Make sure you have read it more than once.
http://americanliterature.com/author/w-w-jacobs/short-story/the-monkeys-paw

Answer 3

how is the theme of fate presented?