do you believe in this ghost story or is it about the courage and and steadfast beliefs of people like the otis family

Faith and superstition are personal beliefs. However, "The Canterville Ghost" transcends from being merely a ghost story to one of human forgiveness. The Otis family's rationality did not allow them to believe in ghosts, but when they encountered one in reality, they became incredulous about him. Unlike the previous inhabitants of Canterville Chase and Lord Canterville himself, they refused to give into common superstitious notions. Instead, the Otis family held onto their rationality and that subsequently helped the Ghost achieve peace. Miss Virginia was never afraid of the Ghost, instead she pitied him. Disregarding the warnings, she entered the hidden room behind the tapestry chamber and prayed for Sir Simon's soul. It was the honesty and beliefs of Miss Virginia that helped the Ghost achieve redemption. Oscar Wilde's "The Canterville Ghost" is apparently a supernatural tale with farcical motifs, but in reality it is a story of pathos and redemption. It is a tale regarding honesty and faith in one's beliefs. It is also a harmonious blending of traditional and rational perceptions.