The Canterville Ghost Questions on Chapter 5
The Canterville Ghost
Character sketches of Virginia Otis and the ghost in "The Canterville Ghost."
Virginia Otis is a compassionate and brave young girl who plays a crucial role in the redemption of the ghost. The ghost, Sir Simon, is initially portrayed as a menacing and vengeful spirit but is...
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How is the title "The Canterville Ghost" justified?
The title "The Canterville Ghost" is justified as it highlights the most intriguing character, Sir Simon's ghost. While the Otis family provides humor, they are relatively static, unlike Sir Simon,...
The Canterville Ghost
Why does the ghost in The Canterville Ghost want Virginia to pray for him?
The ghost in "The Canterville Ghost" asks Virginia to pray for him to fulfill a prophecy that will allow him to enter the Garden of Death and finally rest after 300 years. The prophecy states that...
The Canterville Ghost
Virginia's reaction and initial feelings towards the Canterville ghost in The Canterville Ghost
Virginia initially feels compassion and pity towards the Canterville ghost. Unlike her family, who mock and terrorize the ghost, Virginia listens to his tragic story and seeks to help him find peace....
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How is Virginia different from other members of the Otis family in The Canterville Ghost?
Virginia Otis stands out from her family in "The Canterville Ghost" due to her compassion and kindness towards the ghost, unlike her family who tease and play tricks on him. She does not engage in...
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What is the terrible tragedy of Canterville Chase?
The tragedy of Canterville Chase involves the 1575 murder of Lady Eleanore by her husband, Sir Simon de Canterville, who was later starved to death by her brothers in 1584. His body was never found,...
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What are the duties of the Canterville Ghost?
The Canterville Ghost's duties include appearing at specific times and places within Canterville Chase, maintaining the bloodstain in the library as a reminder of his past murder, and scaring...
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Why was Virginia the only one to notice the depressed ghost in "The Canterville Ghost"?
Virginia Otis is the only one to notice the depressed ghost due to her unique sensitivity and empathy, distinguishing her from her family, who either mock or ignore him. Her compassion allows her to...
The Canterville Ghost
What do you know about the Canterville Ghost and how was his soul liberated?
The Canterville Ghost is Sir Simon de Canterville, who haunts Canterville Chase after murdering his wife in 1575 and dying mysteriously. His soul is liberated when Virginia Otis, a pure-hearted girl,...
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Why does Sir Simon in "The Canterville Ghost" start to question his existence?
Sir Simon begins to question his existence due to his inability to frighten the Otis family, which leads to a deep depression. His failure to fulfill his ghostly duties causes a crisis of identity,...