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The Turn of the Screw · Character
Griffin
A member of the house party listening to Douglas's story in the prologue.
minor
Also known as Mrs. Griffin
First appearance: prologue
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Narrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where the governess,…
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