I believe the answer is B, correct me if i'm wrong :)
The main themes in “The Monkey's Paw” are fate, the unknown, and grief and loss.
I can answer rising action
It’s everything that happens before the climax.
C is the answer some may say otherwise but the key word(s) that make it an opinion to be argued are; inadequate. That word is a big red flag showing its an opinion. not all people think Rhodes so called small gestures are inadequate.
