Answer in about 150 words

The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde

Why do Sir Simon's nocturnal expeditions turn out to be pleasant disasters for the reader?

Sir Simon’s nocturnal expeditions turn out to be pleasant disasters for the reader. Sir Simon established his presence as a supernatural power through various incidents. When the Otis family arrived at the mansion they were confronted by blood stains in the sitting room. They made uncounted attempts to scrub off the stain using detergents and stain removers but it would reappear every morning. Mr. Otis was disturbed in his sleep by the clanking of chains. One night he confronted with the ghost and instead of being scared advised him to oil his chains so that it would not make so much noise while moving around at night. The Otis twins had seen Sir Simon pass through walls. These kids too weren’t afraid of his presence instead they plan pranks to torment the ghost. They created a fake ghost to scare the real ghost and did succeed in their plans to do so. They also attacked him with pellets. Sir Simon was ignored and made fun of. He himself later accepts that he had lost his status and power of terrifying people being a ghost.