A second notable value is that of the role of religion. In “The Turn of the Screw,” for example, when the household is on the way to church, a place stereotypically filled with goodness, little Miles questions the governess about when he will be returning to school in a way that is so innocent and oblivious that it is almost sadistic, since it is obviously implied that he was expelled for a somewhat felonious act. This irony, the very fact that they are approaching a church and Miles is considerable sinner, emphasizes the little …show more content…
For example, in “The Turn of the Screw,” candlelight and darkness symbolize safety and unsafety respectively. For instance, whenever the governess’ candle is blown out, it is a suggestion that danger is about. On a similar note, fire is a symbol in “Shutter Island.” Every time Teddy is around a fire, he hallucinates – it is a symbol of his insane fantasy word. On the other hand, water symbolizes Teddy’s reality. His wife drowns his children in water and every time Teddy is near it, he feels physically