theme or moral of canterville ghost?
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The Canterville Ghost is a study of contrasts. It is the story of an American family living in British settings. One culture is put against the other through a series of mishaps. The characters depict both England and United States. They are all comical figures. It is a satire on the unrefined tastes of the Americans and the determination of the British to guard their traditions. The writer shows the cultural clash between the English and the Americans. For example , Sir Simon misunderstands Otises in the same way as they misunderstand him.
It is a humorous tale at the same time Wilde tries to convey a message through fifteen year old Virginia. She states that the ghost enabled her to see the significance of life and death, and the reason why love is stronger than both. The story examines the issue of forgiveness.