"The Canterville Ghost" Part VI and VII

What actions does Virginia's disappearance set in motion? Who is involved?

How does the tone change in this part of the story? Which details create this new tone?

Which words and phrases signal the change in the Otis household?

What elements of this part of the story are more typical of a ghost story?

What are the key features of the new setting that Virginia shows the family?

Independent Practice: What do you think the almond tree symbolizes?

Which details indicate that the family is honoring the ghost?

Why does Mr. Otis refuse to keep the jewels? How does his attitude about the jewels reinforce the difference between American and British cultures?

How does Virginia's marriage to the Duke of Cheshire help close the gap between their cultural differences? (The cultural differences between British and American people. Hint: think about Mr. Otis's thoughts on the marriage.)

A typical ghost story often leaves some things unresolved to add to the mystery of the story. What remains unresolved at the end of this story?

Independent Practice: What explicit lesson has Virginia learned from the ghost?