The Canterville Ghost Part II

The Canterville Ghost Part II

p. 75-77

POINTS

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part II

Multiple Choice

What new developments in the plot cause a change in the Otis's attitude toward the supernatural?

• They meet the ghost

• They hear ghostly noises

• Things in the house start moving on their own

• The bloodstain keeps reappearing every time they clean it

Multiple Choice

How has the Otis's attitude changed?

• They now believe in ghosts and are interested

• They now believe in ghosts and are terrified

Open Ended

What do the details about the "ordinary conversation of cultured Americans" suggest about the author's view of American culture? (think about what they are talking about in this "ordinary conversation")

Open Ended

Which details from the first paragraph on p. 76 indicate that Mr. Otis's response to the unusual noises is NOT typical of a ghost story?

Open Ended

Which details in the description of the ghost create a frightening image?

Open Ended

What actions does the ghost take that show his "natural indignation" at Mr. Otis's behavior? ("indignation" is anger or annoyance at being treated unfairly)

Multiple Select

Which details from p. 77 suggest the ghost is proud of his accomplishments? (Select TWO)

• "All his great achievements came back to him again..."

• "he leaned up against a moonbeam to recover his breath..."

• "With the enthusiastic egotism of the true artist, he went over his most celebrated performances..."

• "Besides, no ghost is history had ever been treated in this manner."

Open Ended

Why is the ghost reviewing his past?

Open Ended

Independent Practice: Compare and contrast the responses the ghost had received from the British residents of Canterville Chase with how the American family responded to him. Use evidence from p. 77 to support your answer.

POINTS

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part II (done!)