In contrast, voluntary manslaughter can sometimes involve intentional acts by the defendant. It is usually defined as a homicide that results from conditions involving self-defense, provocation, or that occurs during the commission of a felony.
Monkey Symbol. The monkey is a symbol meaning fun, activity, charm and an energetic nature. It is one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac which shows a person who has many friends. It is a sign of natural curiosity, but can show self-indulgence and rebellion.
The Monkey's Paw Themes. The Monkey's Paw is W. W. Jacobs' classic tale of the dangers of messing with fate. As Sergeant-Major Morris says, Fate ruled people's lives, and those who interfered with fate suffered the consequences. Jacobs links the themes of the exotic and the supernatural in the symbol of the monkey's paw. As a magical artifact from India, the monkey's paw takes on exotic, mystical qualities that draw on the old clichÃ© of the East as an inherently supernatural place. Death is another important theme in The Monkey's Paw..