31 pages 1 hour read

Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1887

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Essay Topics

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Which character would you say is the protagonist of the story, Sir Simon’s ghost or Virginia Otis? Why?

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Does the author prefer Old World or New World beliefs? Explain, using examples from the text.

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Was Sir Simon haunting Canterville Chase or was he the haunted one? Provide examples from the story to support your choice.

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