Question

what are the themes in the canterville ghost

Answer 1

“The Canterville Ghost” is a study in contrasts. Wilde takes an American family, places them in a British setting, then, pits one culture against the other. He creates stereotypical characters that represent both England and the United States, and he presents each of these characters as comical figures, satirizing both the unrefined tastes of Americans and the determination of the British to guard their traditions. Sir Simon, the ghost, misunderstands the family just as they misunderstand him, and, by pitting them against each other, Wilde clearly emphasize the culture clash between England and the United States.