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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?
Delia Tannino I believe other matters are way more open to different interpretations, but it’s fairly obvious that Miles was sexually abused by Quint. The problem i…moreI believe other matters are way more open to different interpretations, but it’s fairly obvious that Miles was sexually abused by Quint. The problem is that nowadays we are all used to things being said explicitly, which was usually definitely not the case when talking about anything sexual back then.(less)
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Zachary D Yes, thank you. Quint abused miles, and that makes the whole book come together and make sense. You are correct.

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