'The Canterville Ghost ' is a ghost story Do you feel the sympathy of the writer lies with the - English - Novel Summary

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'The Canterville Ghost ' is a ghost story Do you feel the sympathy
of the writer lies with the ghost? Discuss

Nitika Sahdev · Accepted Answer

'The Canterville Ghost' is indeed a ghost story that centers around
the ghost of Sir Simon that haunts the Canterville house The
writer's sympathy does lie with the ghost: he is shown as being
persecuted by the new owners of the house! Instead of being able to
scare the Otises, the ghost himself is frightened out of his wits
The ghost is seen as a pitiable old soul who has not found solace
for hundreds of years: this is depicted in the ghost's exchange
with Virginia The reader silently rejoices as Sir Simon finds peace
when Virginia repents and prays for him Eventually, the reader too
sympathises with the ghost

'The Canterville Ghost ' is a ghost story. Do you feel the sympathy of the writer lies with the ghost? Discuss.