Blog: The Thrill of the Grass VS. Monkey's Paw

The theme of both stories was similar, and the true way of "home" had to be worked for. The Thrill of the Grass considered their home as a baseball field, or the seats they sat in while they watched the games behind first base. The family from the Monkey's Paw didn't like their home, and felt the need to wish for things to make their life better. Why are these alike? In both scenarios they had to strive to make their homes more preferable by tearing up astroturf or wishing for 200 pounds. In the Monkey's Paw however they did not just get what they wanted, it was basically a trade; if you get this, then what do you lose in return? In one case, they lost their father for money. In The Thrill of the Grass they replaced the grass, but also got the players on strike to come back. For them it was a win win situation. In conclusion, both had homes just wanted to revive them.