Responsible For Death In 'The Monkey's Paw'

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Have you ever touched a paw and made a wish? In ‘’The Monkey’s Paw’’ by W.W Jacob a man name Herbert made a wish, so he can die. Herbert is the most responsible for his own death, which you will see through out several examples from the text. The evidence will show that Herbert is the most responsible if for his own death. On page 36 Mr. White says “I’ve got all I want so Herbert told him well just wish for 200 pounds.’’ I think Herbert is responsible, because Mr. White didn’t know what to wish for so Herbert says wish for 200 pounds. I also think Herbert knew he was going to die when he made the wish and the money didn’t come to the family.
On page 37 it states ‘’might drop on his head from the sky.’’ My explanation is that Herbert was told