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UK vs USA (Canteville Ghost) (USA (Aren't afraid of ghost (And if…
UK vs USA
(Canteville Ghost)
UK
Belive and scared of ghost
People told him that he was doing a very dangerous thing. There was no doubt that the place was haunted, they said. Lord Canterville himself told Mr Otis this (P1)
The four girl servants. They ran away screaming after they saw me smiling (P7)
The man-servant. He shot himself after he saw a green hand knocking at the window. (P7)
The beautiful Lady Stutfield had to wear a black cloth round her neck to hide the mark of five skeleton fingers burnt into her white skin.’
Have mostly old buildings
‘I don’t think I’d like America.’‘ Why ? Because it doesn’t have any terrible old houses ? ’ said Virginia.‘ Because everything’s new and modern ? ’ (P20)
Scared of things that have not been scientifically proven
"Be careful," she warned Mr Otis, and her voice was shaking.
"Trouble is coming to this house." (P4)
The old housekeeper asked God to be kind to her new employers. ( P4)
USA
Aren't afraid of ghost
And if there are ghosts in Europe, I’ll be happy to have one. ( by Mr Otis, P1)
Believe me, there are no ghosts in any country in the world – not even in very old British families like yours.’ (P1)
My dear sir,’ said Mr Otis, ‘ you really must put some oil on those rusty chains. For that purpose I’m giving you a small bottle. The Canterville Ghost did not move. He was shocked and angry. (P6)
The Ambassador was a little annoyed that his present had not been accepted. (P7)
Modern technology & buildings
I come from a modern country (by Mr. Otis, P1)
Have special stuff at that time, such as the Rising Sun Oil, Pinkerton’s Wonder Stain Cleaner, Dr Dobell’s Medicine,...
‘I don’t think I’d like America.’‘ Why ? Because it doesn’t have any terrible old houses ? ’ said Virginia.‘ Because everything’s new and modern ? ’ (P20)
Calm and positive
What an awful climate!’ said the American Ambassador calmly (P4)
But Mr Otis and his wife told the woman not to worry. (P4)
Mr Otis was quite calm. (P5)
Tricks by the twins on the Ghost
The ghost pushed it open wide and walked in – and a heavy bucket of water fell from the top of the door. (P15)
He had a bad fall after stepping on some butter that the twins had put on the top of the stairs. (P15)
The twins had brought their pea-shooters with them and immediately began to shoot dried peas at him. (P8)
Suddenly two figures jumped out at him from a dark corner. They waved their arms wildly above their heads, and screamed out ‘ BOO ! ’ in his ear. (P15)