Turn Of The Screw Ambiguity Analysis

The genre of horror became prominent during the beginning of the twentieth century, especially with Henry James’ writings. Henry James’ The Turn of the Screw is a horror story that creates a real sense of suspicion and terror. James’ stories were well known for his blunt use of ambiguity that transformed the interpretation of his story. In The Turn of the Screw, Henry James uses Ambiguity to show a sense of mystery ,and to leave the reader questioning the safety of the children with the suspicious governess.
James’ Ambiguity lets the reader have their own interpretation about what is actually happening in the story. The reader will interpret the passage in two contradicting ways ,but will only agree with one which will sway their opinion about the governess and the other characters involved. The governess sees ghosts in Bly and is

She believes that Miles and Flora may already have come across ghosts in the Bly but refuse to share their experiences. The governess feels obligated for the children's safety ,however she is terrified to face the ghosts by herself. The governess wants to ask Miles if he has noticed anything unusual around Bly ,but he hasn’t mentioned anything about a supernatural presence in Bly. The Governess begins by blatantly telling Mrs.Grose to leave. “Leave [the governess and mile], leave us’ - [the governess] was already, at the door, hurrying [Mrs. Grose] off. ‘I’ll get it out of [Miles]. He’ll meet me. He’ll confess. If he confesses he’s saved. And if he’s saved - ‘Then you are?’ The dear woman kissed me on this, and I took her farewell. ‘I’ll save you without him!’ she cried as she went” (James 110). The Governess is trying to get Miles alone so that she can confront him about the ghosts. The Governess