"The Canterville Ghost" Part IV

"The Canterville Ghost" Part IV

p. 83-86

POINTS

• Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part IV

Multiple Select

Which TWO details support the idea that the ghost is suffering from his encounters with the Otis family? (pick TWO)

• "They were evidently people on a low, material plane of existence..."

• "It was his solemn duty to appear in the corridor once a week..."

• "The next day, the ghost was very weak and tired."

• "His nerves were completely shattered, and he stared at the slightest noise."

Open Ended

What is the ghost's opinion of the Otis family? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.

Open Ended

What is the evidence that the ghost has changed through his encounters with the Otis family?

How do the twins provoke the ghost's "final effort"?

p. 83

Open Ended

In what ways can the ghost be compared to an actor? Cite specific details to support your answer.

What details here (p. 84) add to the parody of a ghost story?

What is suprising about this representation of a ghost?

Open Ended

What is ironic about the fright the ghost receives from the twins?

Remember, satire is...

exposing the shortcomings or flaws of characters, institutions, governments, or society through humor.

For instance, when an actor (perhaps on "Saturday Night Live") dresses up as a politician and says ridiculous things while pretending to be that politician, that is satire. The actor is exposing the flaws of that politician or something they did.

Open Ended

How does the auhtor satirize Americans overseas on p. 85? (How does the author point out the shortcomings of the American characters?)

Open Ended

What is the ghost's connection to the Duke of Cheshire? Why is this connection important to the ghost?

Multiple Choice

The end of Part IV is...

• dramatic

• the climax of the story

• anti-climactic

• shocking

Open Ended

Independent Practice: How does the author satirize British culture on this page (p. 86 Part IV)?

POINTS

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