"The Monkey's Paw" and "The Sniper"

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The paper examines the famous short stories "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs and "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty, which both demonstrate how emotions affect human decisions and ultimately our personal well-being. The paper compares the setting, nature and characters of the protagonists and illustrates how both authors use the strategy of suspense to retain the readers' attention.

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"The settings provided by both authors play a significant role in establishing the tone for human thought by the central characters. The major theme in both stories is that the protagonists are willing to take risks to satisfy their desires but, regrettably their decisions have outcomes that end with the tragic deaths of family members. Both plots are filled with suspense, tension and drama which embrace the reader with emotion. The plots contain plenty of twists and turns that leave the reader with ample opportunity to question and explore the decision-making of both central characters."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Jacobs, W. W. "The Monkey's Paw." English IV - FLVS. 1902. 29 Mar 2008 <www.flvs.net>.
• O'Flaherty, Liam. "The Sniper." English IV - FLVS. 1923. 29 Mar 2008 <www.flvs.net>.

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