In this document, you will find an advanced analysis of W.W. Jacobs' brilliant short story "The Monkey's Paw" (1902) — ideal for teaching literature or for preparing your students for their final exams.

The document comprises...

• the whole text with my annotations
• a whole range of typical question for analysing short sories: pyramid pattern, narrative perspective, stylistic devices, figurative language, interpretative questions

These questions encourage EFL students to think critically about the characters, themes, and literary devices used in "The Monkey's Paw" , while also helping them improve their language skills through analysis and interpretation.

Level: B2

If you need more background information about analyzing short stories, I recommend my document "The Advanced Guide to Analyzing short stories" here on eduki.