The Canterville Ghost
Introduction + Context
Plot Summary
Detailed Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1 Chapter 2  Chapter 3 Chapter 4  Chapter 5 Chapter 6  Chapter 7
Themes
All Themes The British Aristocracy vs. American Vulgarity Commercialism and Politics Mercy and Empathy Appearance, Reality, and Sincerity
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Characters
All Characters Sir Simon de Canterville Mr. Hirsham B. Otis Virginia E. Otis The Otis Twins Washington Otis Lord Canterville Mrs. Lucretia R. Otis Mrs. Umney The Duke of Cheshire
Symbols
All Symbols Canterville Chase The Bloodstain The Almond Tree
Literary Devices
All Literary Devices Allusions Foreshadowing Genre Imagery Irony Metaphors Mood Personification Satire Setting Similes Situational Irony Style Tone Verbal Irony
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The Canterville Ghost

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Oscar Wilde

The Canterville Ghost Literary Devices

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