In "The Monkey's Paw," the falling action occurs after the second wish, when Herbert White dies as a result of the wish for money to pay off the mortgage. The family is devastated, and Mrs. White, in her grief, demands that her husband use the third wish to bring Herbert back to life. Mr. White, filled with dread over what their son might become after death, struggles with the decision. Ultimately, as Mrs. White frantically searches for the paw, Mr. White makes the final wish, leading to a tense and uncertain conclusion.
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