Read this passage from "The Monkey's Paw":He took the paw, and dangling it between his front finger and thumb, suddenly threw it upon the fire. White, with a slight cry, stooped down and snatched it off."Better let it burn," said the soldier solemnly. "If you don't want it, Morris," said the old man, "give it to me." "I won't," said his friend doggedly. "I threw it on the fire. If you keep it, don't blame me for what happens. Pitch it on the fire again, like a sensible man."

What conflict in the story does this passage reveal?

A. Mr. White believes that the monkey's paw has strange powers.

B. Morris is angry that Mr. White is trying to steal the monkey's paw.

C. Morris doesn't want to give the monkey's paw to Mr. White.

D. Mr. White is upset that Morris has come to his house.

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Xiomara Velez

26 November, 03:31

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Kiana Patrick · Answer 1

C) Morris doesn't want to give the monkey's paw to Mr. White