Expansion of idea,all that glitters is not gold(or any one)

Explanation:

The idea “all that glitters is not gold” was made common by William Shakespeare. The expression comes from the idea that gold is one of the most valuable materials in the world, and that we can recognize it by its shine. Yet, we have to be careful as not everything that glitters and shines will be made of gold. Therefore, the saying tries to warn us that not everything that looks good will turn out to be precious at the end and that we can easily be tricked into thinking something is worth more than it actually is. The first sight of something will not determine its full value.

By setting the story on a dark, rainy night, the author foreshadows the tragedy that the family will face later in the story.

Explanation:

At the beginning of The Monkey's Paw , W.W. Jacobs foreshadows bad events to come with a dark, ominous setting. There is a storm outside, while Mr. White and his son play chess. The wind is quite strong, and we also find out that the family lives far away from town.The streets are flooded, so there is no one outside. The whole situation creates a sense of isolation, and foreshadows that Mr. White and his wife will have to go through a tragedy alone, with no one to rely on. The author gives us clues about the malevolent monkey's paw, which will represent a threat for the family.