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what is the theme of the novel the cantereville ghost

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Answered by varsha303
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Ghost stories belong to the genre of horror literature , and have the purpose of scaring the readers with situations that cause horror or fear.

The main themes are death, evil and ancient prophecies.

Macbeth’s ‘ghost’ and Dracula the vampire, are quite famous for the terrifying effect on the readers:)

Answered by sweetsisters
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What happens when you have an American family meet with a ghost during their stay at Canterville Chase, an English property? It sounds like the beginning of a riddle. Alas, it's not, but it is the premise for Oscar Wilde's 'The Canterville Ghost'.

'The Canterville Ghost' was published in segments in 1887. This short story focuses on the Otis family's experiences living in Canterville Chase, a castle, and interacting with the castle's ghost.

One theme that arises is American versus British culture. We see this displayed most prominently in the beginning of the story, when the Otis family arrives at their temporary homestead. When Lord Canterville tells the Otis family of the ghost, Mr. Otis reply, 'I come from a modern country, where we have everything that money can buy. . .' He later emphasizes how an Americanized ghost would become a display in a public museum or would go on the road as a show.

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