"The Canterville Ghost" Part IV
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Fionnuala Johnson
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"The Canterville Ghost" Part IV
p. 83-86
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POINTS
Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part IV
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Multiple Select
Which TWO details support the idea that the ghost is suffering from his encounters with the Otis family? (pick TWO)
"They were evidently people on a low, material plane of existence..."
"It was his solemn duty to appear in the corridor once a week..."
"The next day, the ghost was very weak and tired."
"His nerves were completely shattered, and he stared at the slightest noise."
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Open Ended
What is the ghost's opinion of the Otis family? Cite evidence from the text to support your answer.
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Open Ended
What is the evidence that the ghost has changed through his encounters with the Otis family?
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How do the twins provoke the ghost's "final effort"?
p. 83
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Open Ended
In what ways can the ghost be compared to an actor? Cite specific details to support your answer.
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What details here (p. 84) add to the parody of a ghost story?
What is suprising about this representation of a ghost?
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Open Ended
What is ironic about the fright the ghost receives from the twins?
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Remember, satire is...
exposing the shortcomings or flaws of characters, institutions, governments, or society through humor.
For instance, when an actor (perhaps on "Saturday Night Live") dresses up as a politician and says ridiculous things while pretending to be that politician, that is satire. The actor is exposing the flaws of that politician or something they did.
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Open Ended
How does the auhtor satirize Americans overseas on p. 85? (How does the author point out the shortcomings of the American characters?)
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Open Ended
What is the ghost's connection to the Duke of Cheshire? Why is this connection important to the ghost?
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Multiple Choice
The end of Part IV is...
dramatic
the climax of the story
anti-climactic
shocking
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Open Ended
Independent Practice: How does the author satirize British culture on this page (p. 86 Part IV)?
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POINTS
Read and understand "The Canterville Ghost" Part IV (done!)
"The Canterville Ghost" Part IV
p. 83-86
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