Question

While conventional Ghost stories are scary and gruesome, several modern versions are humorous. The Canterville Ghost, by Oscar Wilde, is one of the best ghost stories written in the vein of laughing satire. The story that you just read is another example in case. Humour arises out of the narrator's ability to laugh at himself, clever use of language as well as comic situations. Discuss within your groups what makes the Shady Plot humorous. Share your views during a whole class discussion.

Answer 1

ANSWER :

Humorous elements in the play 'A Shady Plot’  are as follows :

1.Appearance of the ghost in parts.

2. Lavinia hearing her husband talking to himself.

3. Lavinia craze for new fads .

4. The Ouija board party.

5. Lavinia’s threat to leave her husband.

6. Lavinia’s reconciliation with her husband.

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