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The Turn of the Screw Henry James’ Novella through Four Critical Literary Lenses AP Literature: Freire Charter School Ms. Stacey – Day 1 – December 4, 2012 Class Bulletin: Tues 12/4/12 What do I put in the bin? Your PMJB essay and novel What do I need on my desk The Turn of the Screw novel Who has a make-up assignment to complete? Aigner, Adama The Novella in a Nutshell The Turn of the Screw is one of the most influential ghost stories of all time: It still leaves readers guessing to this day... James never clearly came out and told readers what he intended them to believe... Key Literary Devices: Frame Suspense Many confusing plot twists Thematic Elements: A Preview The Supernatural Ghosts As you read, ask yourself: In your opinion, are the ghosts really there? What could a ghost be a symbol of? How are people who claim to see spirits viewed by society? Thematic Elements: A Preview Innocence What exactly does innocent mean, anyway? Does it just mean free from guilt, or does it imply something a little broader – free from knowledge, perhaps? As you read, ask yourself: Are children, by nature, innocent? Why or why not? Can you still be a “pure” person, even after witnessing “evil” things? Thematic Elements: A Preview Good vs. Evil Is it ever really that simple? Depending on how you read the story, different characters can get assigned to the sides of good and evil… As you read, ask yourself: Why is it difficult to define individual people as either good or evil? Why are children typically seen as good? Why is it so troubling to view a child as evil? Are concepts of good and evil tied exclusively to religion? Thematic Elements: A Preview Appearances can be Deceiving Characters in The Turn of the Screw are basically judged entirely on their physical appearances – sweeping speculations are often made based simply on how people look. As you read, ask yourself: How much do some characters “get away with” simply because of their appearance? What signif