Page 2 Mood, Atmosphere, and Symbol
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Page 2 Mood, Atmosphere, Symbol
The Monkey's Paw is a prop that has significant meaning in the play "The Monkey's Paw." Consider how the prop is used as you read the play.
It has also inspired many horror stories such as Stephen King's Pet Sematary. Perhaps it even inspired Alfred Hitchcock's horror movie Psycho, below.
It has also inspired many horror stories such as Stephen King's Pet Sematary. Perhaps it even inspired Alfred Hitchcock's horror movie Psycho, below.
Mood is a dominant impression or emotional atmosphere of a piece of literature. It evokes an emotion or feeling from the audience.
| Read the play "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs on pages 32-41 of SightLines 8. |
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Self-Assessment
"The Monkey's Paw" is an adaptation of three wishes gone wrong. To learn about wish tales, click here. |
| In this excerpt from Alfred Hitchcock's movie Psycho, tally the references made to birds. |
| Gestures, props, and costumes help to create an effective story. View the video below to learn how to use gestures to tell a story. |
Review how to write a story with this Shmoop video.
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Show What You Know
In your downloaded assignment file for Lesson 7, complete Sections 1, 2, 3, and 4. Be sure to save your work. |
When you have completed all parts of Assignment 7,
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| Check your Submission box in two to three days for your marked assignment with feedback from your teacher. | |