The man in the monkey's paw sought to get his desires met using the spell on the monkey's paw only to unleash great mayhem on his household.
Summarized in one word, the theme is one of Tragic Loss. The answer, therefore, is D.
<h3>What is a theme in literature?</h3>
This refers to the key idea or the hidden meaning a writer explores in a novel, story, or literature. It is usually conveyed using characters, plot, dialogue, setting, or a mix of all the mentioned elements.
Examples of themes are:
- Love
- Betrayal
- War
- Patriotism
- Forgiveness
- Grace etc
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