Jan 2024 Inaugural Character Set
Oscar Wilde’s The Canterville Ghost

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  Virginia Otis (Daughter)

  Personality: Gentle, compassionate, and sensitive.

  Role in the Story: Embodies innocence and kindness, compassionate towards the ghost.

  Significance: Her empathetic nature influences the resolution of the ghost's predicament.

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  Mr. Hiram B. Otis (Father)

  Personality: Pragmatic, logical, and skeptical.

  Role in the Story: Represents modern American practicality, dismissive of the ghost's antics.

  Significance: His skepticism contrasts with Virginia's empathy, adding to the story's depth.

  
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  Mrs. Lucretia R. Tappan Otis (Mother)

  Personality: Slightly eccentric, practical, and strong-willed.

  Role in the Story: Assertive and determined, handling the ghostly encounters with practical solutions.

  Significance: Portrays a blend of modern sensibilities and a touch of superstition, adding humor to the story.

  
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  Mrs. Amni (Housekeeper)

  Personality: Pragmatic, no-nonsense, and traditional.

  Role in the Story: Offers practical advice, sometimes reflecting old-world beliefs.

  Significance: Reflects the traditional servant role while being an integral part of the family dynamics.

  
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  Lord Canterville (The Canterville Ghost)

  Personality: Despairing, sorrowful, and tormented.

  Role in the Story: Haunts the mansion, troubled by a past curse, seeking redemption.

  Significance: Serves as the central figure whose redemption is tied to Virginia's compassionate act.

  

• The Otis Twin Brothers

  Personality: Mischievous, lively, and adventurous.

  Role in the Story: Add a sense of playful energy and curiosity to the household.

  Significance: Their antics contrast with the seriousness of the ghost's haunting.