The Turn Of The Screw Literary Analysis

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There are a number of plot devices that drive The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. Namely the presence and anger of the ghosts of Peter Quint and Miss Jessel, the secrecy and shady actions of the Bly manor and the governess’s inability to cope effectively with events conspiring and the hardships she faces. Core conflict in The Turn of the Screw stems from what seems to be anger and frustration from the ghosts of Peter Quint and Miss Jessel. This frustration, possibly could have started with Bly’s and Mrs. Grose’s disapproval of Quint’s and Miss Jessel’s relationship which she calls inappropriate. Hinted at a number of times when Mrs. Grose says “Miss Jessel—was infamous. … They were both infamous,” she finally said.” showing the two had

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