Question

1. PART A: Which statement best expresses the theme of

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is option B "ignoring the wisdom and experience of others can lead to terrible consequences".

Explanation:

The story referred to is "The Monkey's Paw" by W.W. Jacobs. Option B is the correct answer because, in the story, Sergeant-Major Morris told the Whites that there was a Fakir who had put a spell on the paw by saying: "Fate rules people's lives and those who interfere with fate do so to their sorrow". Morris was clearly warning them but Mr. White did not believe him.