The Canterville Ghost, Chapter 3: riassunto

Cosa succede

1. The family discusses the ghost and bets on the changing bloodstain, while Virginia alone finds the stain upsetting.
2. The ghost falls in his armor, faces pellets and a revolver, and receives Mrs. Otis's offer of medicine.
3. After recovering, he plans separate terrors for the family and sets out during a storm on August 17.
4. A frightening figure near Washington's room sends him fleeing, but he returns at dawn seeking an ally.
5. The figure falls apart into household objects, and its placard reveals that the ghost has been tricked.
6. He swears revenge after two cockcrows, but the second never comes, and he retreats to his coffin.

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Cosa notare

The ghost shares the fear he tries to create in others. His flight reverses his role from tormentor to victim.

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