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Sheila asked this question about The Turn of the Screw:
Of what evil, exactly, were Miss Kressel and Quint supposed to be guilty of in life? Undue familiarity with each other, and with others, especially the children, I understand. Not staying quietly within their place. But was that tantamount to true evil? Or was more supposed to have passed between them and the children?
Johnwhite I seem (seem) to recall Mrs. Grose implying that they had sex in view of the children. Or at least, they didn't care if the children saw it. If true, …moreI seem (seem) to recall Mrs. Grose implying that they had sex in view of the children. Or at least, they didn't care if the children saw it. If true, that would be an 'evil' form of child abuse.
There's also the implication that the children might eventually end up in a physically incestuous relationship if allowed. very disturbing.(less)
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The Turn of the Screw
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