# The Governess — The Turn of the Screw character guide

> The Governess in The Turn of the Screw by Henry James.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Unknown, me, I, my friend

**First appearance:** 0000-prologue

## Who they are

The unnamed young governess who comes to Bly and becomes obsessed with protecting the children.

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