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Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost

Oscar WildeFiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1887

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Essay Topics

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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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