Question

1. Do you think the Canterville ghost had emotions?
Would you sympathize with him? Give reasons to
support your answer. [4]
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Answer 1

Answer:

Canterville Ghost is made almost human because Wilde gives him a range of complex, human emotions. We see this most clearly when the ghost has interactions with members of the Otis family. For example, when the Canterville Ghost first meets with Mr. Otis and is offered some lubrication to oil his chains, he is described as feeling "grossly insulted." Similarly, when the ghost appears before the family for the second time and is forced to flee, he is described as having broken down entirely.

In addition, in chapter 5, we see the ghost's vulnerability when he has a heart-to-heart with Virginia and asks for her help in getting to the Garden of Death.

By giving the ghost this range of emotions, Wilde transforms him into an almost human character with whom the reader can empathize and sympathize.

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