the elephant and the monkey short story

The elephant might be a symbol of power. Its vanishing could represent the loss of power in a certain context.

Yes, it is. 'Shooting an Elephant' is widely recognized as a short story.

In 'the elephant vanishes short story', the elephant's vanishing could be a symbol. It might represent the fading away of something important in society or in a character's life. For example, it could be the loss of innocence or the disappearance of a traditional value. The story may use this strange event to draw the reader in and make them think about deeper meanings.

It's a short story. 'Shooting an Elephant' is recognized as a short fictional narrative rather than an essay.

The African elephant in the story is likely a powerful and majestic creature. It might be depicted with its large size, tusks, and a certain air of wildness.

The monkey is very smart. When he figures out that the crocodile is up to no good, he quickly devises a plan. He tells the crocodile about his heart being on the tree. The crocodile, being rather foolish in believing this, takes the monkey back. By doing this, the monkey not only escapes the crocodile's clutches but also makes the crocodile look rather silly. The monkey's ability to think on his feet and come up with such a believable lie is how he outwits the crocodile.

There was a small monkey who was very curious. It liked to explore the jungle. One time, while exploring, it came across a group of birds. The monkey tried to imitate their sounds but ended up making such funny noises that the birds flew away in surprise. The monkey just sat there, looking a bit confused but also amused at what it had done.

I'm not sure specifically which 'the monkey short story' you're referring to. It could be about a monkey's adventure in the jungle, or perhaps its interaction with other animals or humans.

Yes, 'The Monkey's Paw' is indeed a short story. It's quite famous for its thrilling and mysterious plot.

I don't know the author of this short story off the top of my head. You might want to search through literary anthologies or ask a librarian for help.