The Turn of the Screw, Chapter 23 summary
Chapter 23 of 25 · 6 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 23, the governess presses Miles to reveal what troubles him, taking his uneasiness as a hopeful sign that he is becoming more accessible to her. He promises to tell her everything but asks for a delay, and she asks whether he takes her letter the previous afternoon.
What happens
- Miles stands at the window, and the governess interprets his discomfort as a sign that he now feels excluded.
- Miles describes his freedom outdoors and questions whether the governess enjoys their situation.
- She says she stays because she cares for him and wants him to speak openly.
- Miles promises to tell her everything, but refuses to do so immediately and says he must see Luke.
- The governess agrees to wait, but first asks whether Miles takes her letter from the hall table.
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What to notice
Miles offers the disclosure the governess seeks, but his refusal to speak immediately keeps the struggle unresolved.
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What does the governess ask Miles before allowing him to leave?
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