HELP THIS IS IMPORTANT What do you think the author is saying about trying to beat the odds in the monkeys paw?

The author V. V. Jacobs wanted to maintain the possibility that the wishes made with the monkey's paw could have all been granted as the result of mere coincidence. "Morris said the things happened so naturally," said' his father, "that you might if you so wished attribute it to coincidence."

the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).