The Night the Ghost got in — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 8 · English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'
Summary of The Night the Ghost got in for ICSE Class 8 English Literature: Book 'Gulmohar'. The Night the Ghost Got In is a humorous narrative about.
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Overview
The Night the Ghost Got In is a humorous narrative about a strange night that turns into a chain of misunderstandings. A few unexplained footsteps lead to fear, confusion, police action, and a comic scene in which Grandfather, believing he is in the Civil War, attacks the police. The story is funny
Key Concepts
The story begins with footsteps heard
The story begins with footsteps heard at about a quarter past one in the morning while the narrator is drying himself after a bath. The sound is first
Mother is more afraid of ghosts
Mother is more afraid of ghosts than burglars, so the boys do not tell her their doubt. This makes the situation worse and causes more panic.
Bodwell calls the police
Bodwell calls the police. They arrive in a Ford sedan, on motorcycles, and in a patrol wagon with reporters. They break the thick-bevelled front door
Grandfather believes he is living during
Grandfather believes he is living during the American Civil War. He thinks General Meade’s men are retreating under Stonewall Jackson’s attack and ass
Grandfather strikes one policeman
Grandfather strikes one policeman, takes the zither-cop’s gun, and fires it. A policeman is hit in the shoulder, and everyone rushes downstairs and lo
Learning Objectives
- Understand how a simple sound creates a series of misunderstandings.
- Identify the humorous events and the cause of each one.
- Recognize the personalities of the narrator, mother, Herman, Grandfather, and the police.
- Understand the use of irony, exaggeration, and comic dialogue.
- Recall the sequence of events clearly for examination use.
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