The Turn of the Screw is a novel written by Henry James and was published in 1898. The Governess arrives at the house thinking it was a beautiful town but by the end of her first 2 nights she thinks it is an "ugly" town. Miles the employer's son was kicked out of school which troubled the governess. Later the Governess starts to see figures roaming around the house.
procession - continuing normally
obscure - unknown
Atonement - forgiveness of a wrong doing
scruple - feeling of doubt and hesitation
confounded - used to express and emphasize anger
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