How do you think the ghost was treated in the past by the Centerville family
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Explanation:The Otis family does not treat Sir Simon in the way that readers would expect them to treat a ghost. When the story begins, Mr. Otis is informed about the presence of the ghost. However, he denies its existence.
Well, so does the family doctor for that matter, Lord Canterville. But there is no such thing, sir, as a ghost, and I guess the laws of Nature are not going to be suspended for the British aristocracy.
Eventually, the Otis family does admit that the ghost is real. Instead of acting with fear and trepidation, the Otis family acts either annoyed by the ghost or completely antagonistic. The first actual confrontation between the ghost and the Otis family happens at night. Sir Simon is hoping to scare the Otis family. However, Mr. Otis greets the ghost and kindly tells him to stop making so much noise. Mr. Otis even gives Sir Simon some oil to lube up with.
"My dear sir," said Mr. Otis, "I really must insist on your oiling those chains, and have brought you for that purpose a small bottle of the Tammany Rising Sun Lubricator. It is said to be completely efficacious upon one application, and there are several testimonials to that effect on the wrapper from some of our most eminent native divines. I shall leave it here for you by the bedroom candles, and will be happy to supply you with more, should you require it."
The two twins are especially antagonistic to Sir Simon. They intentionally try to scare him and even set traps for him. It becomes so bad that Sir Simon does not even want to come out any more. He is actually afraid of the Otis family. The only family member that treats Sir Simon kindly is Virginia. She speaks patiently with the ghost and even helps him reach his desired eternal rest.