The Turn of the Screw, Chapter 21 summary
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In Chapter 21, Mrs. Grose reports Flora’s fever and hostility toward the governess, who arranges for her to take the girl to her uncle while she stays with Miles. The discovery that her letter never leaves the house strengthens the governess’s hope of obtaining a confession, although Miles’s responsibility remains unproved.
What happens
- Before dawn, Mrs. Grose reports that Flora is feverish, restless, and afraid of the governess.
- The governess asks Mrs. Grose to take Flora to her uncle and prevent the children from meeting before departure.
- She hopes that time alone with Miles encourages him to speak, despite their silent evening together.
- Mrs. Grose agrees to leave that morning and reports Flora’s shocking language about the governess.
- Mrs. Grose declares her belief in the supernatural influence and reveals that the governess’s letter never goes.
- Both suspect Miles takes the letter, and the governess resolves to seek his confession.
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