How does the mood in “The Monkey's Paw” foreshadow what happens in the story?

The story’s mood grows increasingly ominous, moving from an unsettling atmosphere to dread and terror after the Whites make their wishes. This darkening mood foreshadows the tragic consequences: the family suffers grief and loss, and the final scene is frightening. Choice B, “The mood darkens throughout and hints that the story will end in sadness, loss, and terror,” best describes this effect.

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