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Entry #5 – Greg Zacharias’s “Fantasy and Confession in The Turn of the Screw”

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In his essay “Fantasy and Confession in The Turn of the Screw,” Greg Zacharias explores the key aspects behind the governess’s motives and reasons for her confession and constant (albeit unsuccessful) protection of Miles and Flora. Zacharias begins his essay with claiming that the ghosts that the governess sees are the motivators behind most of … [But wait, there’s more!]

Entry #4 – The Turn of the Screw (Ch. 1-10)

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Oh boy, a ghost story! However, this isn’t the average spooky tale. While reading chapters 1-10, I’ve noticed many of the same social expectations and gender roles that were also present in Tess of the d’Urbervilles. This post will focus on (some of) the similarities that James Hardy and Henry James share in their respective works. … [But wait, there’s more!]