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The Movie Version of "The Turn of the Screw", 2006.
A look at the psychological interpretation of the "The Innocents", the movie adaptation of "The Turn of the Screw".
1,075 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 37.95
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This paper explores the supernatural tones of the movie "The Innocents" and the book on which it is based "The Turn of the Screw" and argues that it is more a psychological story than a supernatural story. Exploring various mental illnesses including bipolar disorder, and obsessive compulsive disorder, the author of the paper illustrates why there are stronger psychological undertones than supernatural undertones.
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"The Turn of the Screw was such a popular story that it was adapted into a play and then later a movie. The story is based on a governess and her experiences after accepting a job being in charge of two young children. Throughout the book, the play and the movie there are implications of supernatural powers, but never are they proven. As the movie, book and play unfold and one places them under a microscope of analysis one will see that it is more about the psychological problems of the governess that create the illusion of supernatural powers."
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"The Turn of the Screw", 2001.
This paper is an analysis of Henry James's novel "The Turn of the Screw".
2,665 words (approx. 10.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 80.95
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This paper studies the novel "The Turn of the Screw" which is set in 19th century England. The novel tells of a group of people that sit around telling ghost stories. The book examines several of these stories and describes them in detail. This paper examines the characters in the novel from a feminist point of view. It also examines the style or various styles that the novel is written in.
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"Henry James? novel The Turn of the Screw is a framed tale. That is, it takes place as a story within a story. During this short novel?s prologue, a group of friends sit around the fireplace. The setting is 19th century England. The friends are telling ghost stories. But then one of the men, named Douglas, proposes to tell another kind of a story. The story is ghostly but it is a true story he states. It is about a governess and two children. Douglas keeps the manuscript of the story locked in a drawer at home in London. A woman who was once his younger sister's governess wrote the narrative. The man states that he loved this woman. Three days later, the manuscript arrives by the post, and Douglas begins his story. "
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Turn of the Screw: Governess, 2007.
This paper analyzes the role, character and story of the governess in the work "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James.
1,062 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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In this article, the writer discusses "The Turn of the Screw", a gothic masterpiece by Henry James. The writer explains that this book narrates the story of a young governess who was employed by the uncle of two children, Miles and Flora. The writer notes that while the story is about ghosts and the horror they represent, it is the governess who plays the most vital role in highlighting and resolving the conflict that is eating at the children's souls. The writer maintains that the governess fights the ghosts not because she is scared but simply because she cares for the children whose souls appear to be possessed by the ghosts. Throughout the paper, the writer explores the part of the governess and looks at her character in the novel.
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"The story essentially begins when governess is appointed by the gentleman in Harvey Street to take care of his niece and nephew. Everything is going smoothly when the governess learns that Miles is being expelled from his school since he is seen as an injury to others. There is no further explanation given and governess is furious to later find out that Miles was an innocent young boy whom she thought incapable of committing any horrible injury to others."
"However things take an interesting and horrifying turn when governess sees the ghost of Peter Quint and learns about the affair between him and Miss Jessel. It was from there on that the actual gothic element surfaces as both children appear to have seen ghosts many times before. Not only are they not scared of the ghosts but also appear possessed by them since they often behave in bizarre fashion that governess cannot fathom. The governess then makes it her mission to save the children from these ghosts and their evil influence."
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"The Turn of the Screw", 2005.
An analysis of "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James.
1,507 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper analyzes the psychological aspects introduced in James' novel. It explains that James was a contemporary of Freud and "The Turn of the Screw" was written at the birth of modern psychology, and it serves as a stern warning to society about the corruption of innocence, sexual repression and abuse, and the mental and emotional abuse of children.
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"One of the major themes of The Turn of the Screw is the corruption of innocence by evil. The children are seen as the primary "innocents" in this story that are corrupted by a number of outside "evils." The children may be seen as helpless youth that come under the influence of corrupted adult influences. These children have experienced terrible ordeals, with the death of their parents, and many of their associates. As each painful event occurs in their lives, the children become more exposed to pain and lose their innocence. The Governess, as narrator, believes that the ghosts of the former caretakers of the children are the sources of corruption, which may be a metaphor for the children having been abused by their former caretakers, and the lingering memories of that experience being the destruction of their innocence. The Governess, however, is actively abusing them by obsessing over the ghosts and tormenting the children because she suspects them of being under evil influence. It is also possible to interpret the Governess as being as innocent as the children, perhaps even more so. "The governess' youthfulness and inexperience are important to note, and the suggestion is that the age difference between her and Miles is no greater than that between her and Douglas." (Chase) The Governess may also be an innocent being, and perhaps the children are actually the source of corruption at work; after all, why have so many involved in their lives died? This may touch, intentionally or not on the part of James, on one aspect of child abuse which is so common: blaming children for having been abused."
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The Ghosts of the "Turn of the Screw", 2006.
A review of the Henry James novel "Turn of the Screw."
3,500 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper examines the themes of repressed sexuality in the novel "Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. The author analyzes James's slowly unfolding plot and his often criticized habit of withholding information from the reader. As the paper explains, the story, which is full of unnamed allusions to improper behavior, is actually an allegory for Victorian reluctance to openly discuss sexual matters, particularly female sexuality. The plot of the novel revolves around the ability of the main character -- a governess -- to allegedly see ghosts. This paper looks at each of the ghosts and discusses their symbolic significance. The paper concludes with the author's opinions about the governess and why she claimed to see the ghosts.
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"Many people think Henry James was homosexual. He lived in an era and society that was particularly unforgiving of deviation from the sexual norms. It was Oscar Wilde who called homosexuality "the love that dare not speak its name." Although, he had to be extremely circumspect about his sexuality, James was able to conduct a metaphorical discussion of homosexuality in Turn of the Screw. The "unmentionable" in his story inevitably carries sexual connotations, but homosexuality truly occupies the "sin" that cannot be named. Rather than supporting conventional Victorian attitudes about sexuality like most gothic fiction, Turn of the Screw actually critiques them."
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"Othello" and "The Turn of the Screw", 2006.
A comparison between William Shakespeare's "Othello" and Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw".
2,103 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 66.95
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The paper compares the two primary characters whose delusions provide the basis for the drama within each literary piece. The paper explains that in "Othello", Iago brings about the tragic events in the play, while in "The Turn of the Screw", the delusions of the governess provides the suspense. The paper describes how these distorted views of reality within each character exert their influence through their acceptance by central characters within the story as well as by the authors of such delusions. In conclusion, the writer posits that the illusions in both these stories creates a heightened effect within each story. The writer explains that this effect draws the readers in so that they feel compelled to seek the truth of the story.
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"The story itself is set up with mystery and intrigue before her first sight of this apparition. We know further that the governess who relates the tale dies, but her death is shrouded in mystery. It must be remembered that the children of these parents had been killed, then the uncle and aunt of these children entrusted with their care were also killed, leaving the responsibility of their care to the son of the deceased relatives. It is known the son, the master of Bly, rarely visits the children, and makes as minimal an amount of contact as possible with them. We wonder as well as with the governess for why he seeks to make as little contact as possible with Bly estate and the children. The delusion of the governess is given further basis in reality when she discovers from Mrs. Grose that the former governess to these children , Miss Jessel, as well as the master's valet who had been in charge of the children, Peter Quint, had also died. From all these deaths, it becomes no wonder why the master of Bly avoids the place and avoids contact with these children as if they were the plague. The common link of all these deaths draws compelling evidence that there is something very strange about these children. Is there a curse which falls upon any who come into contact with these children? The reader is drawn into the delusion that there may be a hidden and unspoken evil that is present with these children who appear like "angels". The answer is never revealed as to the real reason for these apparitions, if they ever existed at all except in the mind of the governess. Were the ghosts of Miss Jessel and Peter Quint seeking to corrupt or destroy Miles and Flora or were they there to seek revenge against the wrongful deaths inflicted upon them somehow by these children? That answer too is never revealed completely to the satisfaction of the reader."
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"Turn of the Screw", 2006.
A Marxist critique of Henry James' "Turn of the Screw".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper provides a Marxist critique of Henry James' novel "Turn of the Screw" which argues that the class distinction and social and economic forces that impact the Governess are responsible for her belief that she sees apparitions who mean harm to her two charges.
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Henry James' "Turn of the Screw", 2003.
This paper discusses the relationship of Henry James' "Turn of the Screw" to Shakespeare's "Hamlet".
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 8 sources, $ 23.95
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This paper explains that Shakespeare's "Hamlet" resonates in Henry James' "Turn of the Screw". The author points out that the latter text can be said to replicate the structure of the former. The paper relates that both texts use ghosts.
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This research provides a comparison and contrast of Shakespeare's "Hamlet"and Henry James' The Turn of the Screw". The research will identify ways in which "Hamlet " resonates in James's story with a view toward evaluating the extent to which elements of the ..."
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"The Turn of the Screw", 2004.
An analysis of "The Turn of the Screw" written by Henry James.
1,329 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw". The paper examines the consequences of love and isolation in the book. The character of the governess is described with a focus on her extreme isolation and desire to be loved. The paper explains how this led her to emotional suffering. The paper highlights that through her character's instability, James emphasizes the complexity of human nature and the frailty of the human psyche.
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"This passage emphasizes the governess' isolation. She realizes that her life has been sheltered up to this point and being isolated at the manor unable to communicate with the master is a situation that not only challenges her abilities but also her state of mind. What we learn about the governess at this point is that while she may realize that she is in way over her head when it comes to her responsibilities, she is up for the challenge. However, it may prove to be too much for. This notion adds to the complexity of discerning the ghosts. When she first sees Quint's ghost, the scene was "stricken with death" (Chapter 3). Her description of this vision is very descriptive and therefore, it seems factual. However, the governess' second encounter with Quint is changing."
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"The Turn of The Screw", 2000.
An examination of Henry James' novel "The Turn of the Screw" using Freud's theories on sexual repression, dream-work, displacement and rivalry.
2,769 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper reviews Henry James' novel "The Turn of the Screw", a pure and simple ghost story in which the depraved pair Quint and Miss Jessel have a passion to possess the souls of the innocent children by returning to their old haunts after death and infecting them with their evil. It shows how by analyzing the novel using different approaches, it can offer the reader other ways of looking at the story, providing alternative explanations for many of the events. It analyzes the structure of the novel and attempts to interpret it using a psychoanalytic approach, focusing on the train of thought associated with Lacan and Freud. It also discusses the concept of male homosocial desire and applies this to the prologue which precedes the story.
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"Letters in The Turn of the Screw become an important dramatic element in the narrative plot and can be related to the unconscious. The narrative written by the governess has to be sent to the narrator. The text is addressed so the story itself is essentially a letter. The first event in the narrative plot is a letter telling of Mile?s dismissal from school. It fails to disclose the precise reasons for his expulsion thus the suspense within the narrative arises from what the letter does not include. Other letters within the plot are intercepted; the governess does not allow the children to contact their uncle by writing, she becomes troubled when Mrs Grose wants to send a letter to the Master and finally the governess? letter to the Master is destroyed by Miles. The story then is structured and set in motion by a chain of letters which are unreadable, and like the unconscious, they govern a course of action yet are impenetrable and inaccessible to the reader."
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The Governess in "The Turn of the Screw", 2008.
An analysis of the debate over the personality of the governess in Henry James' novel, "The Turn of the Screw" .
2,581 words (approx. 10.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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This paper analyzes the character of the governess in Henry James' novel, "The Turn of the Screw." It describes the debate about the character of the governess, regarding whether she is heroic or insane. The paper asserts that the governess is insane and that the ghosts that she witnesses are a manifestation of this insanity which is at its base, caused by the repression of her sexuality.
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"James departs from the Gothic tradition in the kind of audience he requires in that the implied audience for "The Turn of the Screw" is meant to be shrewd and skeptical. This is unusual considering the fact that the story that is being told is obviously a ghost story; a Gothic Romance to be precise, about a governess who falls in-love with her employer and begins to see strange apparitions around the manor that she inhabits- a plot that calls to mind other Gothic stories like Jane Eyre, and the Castle of Otranto. And in these stories, the reader is expected to suspend reason to a certain extent to be able to enjoy the story, as certain elements of these Gothic stories are, by nature, fantastic and unrealistic. But, in "The Turn of the Screw", Douglas and James expect the reader to employ reason rather than abandon it. "
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"The Turn of the Screw", 2008.
This paper examines the theme of death and silence in the language of "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James.
1,188 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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The paper analyzes how the lack of sound in James' novel "The Turn of the Screw" represents the fear of death that accumulates in the ghostly images. The paper shows how these images represent the governess' struggle with silence and her inability to maintain control over the children and the household.
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"The theme of death in The Turn of the Screw arises through the construct of the silent interaction between the dead and the living. When the governess is placed in charge of Miles and Flora, there is markedly silent aspect of communication that arises during her care of the children. The first representation of silence arises when the governess sees Peter Quint's ghost. He is extremely pale and becomes the first major aspect of James' language that defines death as a threat to the governess's duty to protect the children from intruders."
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The Turn of the Screw, 2003.
Examines the genre of the story, "The Turn of the Screw", by Henry James.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper briefly discusses what type of story James intended when he wrote "The Turn of the Screw". It discusses his target audience and the way the story develops around the central characters. The theme of a ghost story is examined in detail.
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"In this story, there is one main thing to contemplate. What is the truth? After reading The Turn of the Screw, by Henry James, I thought that it was nothing more than a boring, old-fashioned ghost story. The reason that I thought this was because of the way that I read the story. I believed everything that the governess said was the truth because I have always believed what the main characters have said. This is exactly how James intended most of his readers to take the story. On the other hand, there are others who have read this book and thought that the governess was a liar. They thought that she made the ghosts up and that she was just trying to get attention for herself. Some also thought that she was a sexually deprived person, and that she was making up the ghosts because she was missing a male companion in her life. Some critics believed that James wanted this book to confuse it?s readers, but others thought that James didn?t even know if the ghosts were real himself. That in itself is the question that everyone wants to know the answer to. Is the governess really seeing the ghosts, or is she just a sexually deprived babysitter who wanted a man in her life so badly that she had to make up an invisible friend."
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"A Turn of the Screw", 2002.
A thematic analysis of Henry James' "A Turn of the Screw".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper asserts that the theme of Henry James' novella is that of repressed sexuality causing an ambiguous human identity. The governess is unable to realize the goals of her passions and, as the are so deeply repressed, she finds herself encountering ghostly manifestations of her own repression.
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James: "Turn Of The Screw", 1994.
Raises questions of credibility & hypocrisy in Flora, the governess, & the children in Henry James' "The Turn of the Screw".
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 47.95
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"The Turn of the Screw is one of James's ghost stories, telling of a governess who is caring for two children and who encounters the ghosts of their past. The story of the governess is told from the point of view of a third party, a man named Douglas who is telling about his sisters' governess while he is at a party on Christmas Eve. He says that the governess reported a case of ghosts some years before and that she had recorded her experience in a manuscript, presumably what makes up the rest of the story.
She has been hired to care for two children, and she likes her job. However, she begins to see ghosts in the vicinity of the children and believes that these figures are trying to reach the children. The apparitions are clearly not a manifestation of the mind of the governess, for they have a clear influence on the child.."
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