The Turn Of The Screw Fear Is Real

The subject of fear has captivated humanity for centuries, as it is an ever-present aspect of our lives, regardless of our location or circumstances. Fear is a powerful motivator, driving the plot, pace, tension, and emotions of stories. In Henry James “The Turn of the Screw”, fear is explored and analyzed through the eyes of the protagonist the Governess as she attempts to take care of her employers, neice and nephew. The question of whether fear is real or simply a product of our own imaginations as shown with the governess as she becomes increasingly convinced of the existence of ghostly figures that others seem to ignore. However, the question of whether fear is real or a product of the governess's imagination remains at the forefront,

Another moment is when the governess sees the face of Peter Quint pressed against the window is also terrifying, as it suggests that the ghost is trying to communicate with her in a way that is both unsettling and menacing to manipulate the governess with fear to drive a wedge between everyone in the story.

One final instance is regarding Miles's behavior that is also a source of fear in the story as the story progresses, his behavior becomes increasingly erratic and disturbing. The governess becomes convinced that he is under the influence of Peter Quint's ghost, and this realization fills her with fear for the safety of the children and for her own sanity as more events trigger manipulate her mind.

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With having discussed who experiences fear we will now discuss how the characters percieve eachother when fear is imminent as it affects the perception of the characters as well as the readers in "The Turn of the

Grose, at the beginning of the story, have a friendly relationship, and the housekeeper is initially skeptical of the governess's claims about the ghosts. However, as events unfold, Mrs. Grose becomes increasingly afraid, and this fear impacts her perception of the governess. She starts to see the governess as someone who is overly obsessed with protecting the children, to the point of being irrational. She also starts to doubt the governess's ability to care for the children properly.

Miles, Flora and the Governess perception is major as the governess sees Miles and Flora as innocent children who are in danger from the ghosts. She is very protective of them and is willing to do anything to keep them safe. However, her fear and paranoia also lead her to become overly suspicious of the children, and she starts to see them as being in league with the ghosts. This perception ultimately leads her to take drastic actions, such as sending Miles away to school.

The Governess and Peter Quint/Miss Jessel correlate fear as the ghosts in the story are primarily perceived as malevolent entities that are a threat to the children. However, the governess also has a strange fascination with them, and she becomes obsessed with

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