The Turn of the Screw, Chapter 1 summary
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In Chapter 1, the governess arrives at Bly, feels reassured by its welcome, and quickly grows attached to Flora and Mrs. Grose. As she explores the house with Flora, her excitement mixes with uncertain impressions of nighttime sounds and a growing sense of the responsibility she takes on.
What happens
- After an anxious journey, the governess arrives at Bly and finds its appearance and welcome reassuring.
- She admires Flora and her own grand room, while noticing how strongly Mrs. Grose welcomes her arrival.
- During a restless night, she thinks she hears a distant child crying and a footstep near her door.
- Mrs. Grose praises the boy and explains that he returns on Friday; the governess proposes meeting him with Flora.
- The next day, Flora guides her through Bly, and the governess feels both proud and frightened by her responsibility.
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What to notice
The ship image places her in charge despite her uncertainty. It brings her delight and fear into a single statement of responsibility.
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When does Mrs. Grose say the boy returns?
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