There is a great amount of miscommunication in The Turn of the Screw. This is seen greatly with the use of pronouns and not use of character names. The characters in the story talk as if the other character or characters knew what they were talking about. Another facet which aids in helping miscommunication is that some characters don't have names, and are referred to as the Governess, the Bachelor, or the Master. There are many instances in where there is miscommunication. One instance is when the Governess is talking to Mrs. Grose.
             A big miscommunication is right in proceeding section. The Governess says, "But of whom did you speak first?"(James 12). Mrs. Grose says, "Why, of him"(James 12). The Governess replies with, "Of the master?"(James 12) Finally Mrs. Grose replies with "Of who else?"(James 12). This was where the Governess was talking to Mrs. Grose about the Master and the Governess wasn't sure who Mrs. Grose meant.
             Another miscommunication is when the Governess is talking with Mrs. Grose again and this is said: "I've never seen one like him. He did what he wished."(James 32). Mrs. Grose was stating this and the Governess didn't know who to interpreted with who "He" did what with. The Governess then inquired, "With her?"(James 33) Mrs. Grose replied with, "With them all"(James 33). A big miscommunication is with the Governess and Miles.
             The Governess says, "You're tired of Bly?"(James 61). Miles replies with, "Oh, no. I like Bly"(James 61). The Governess relies again with, "Well then --?"(James 61) Finally Miles says, "Oh, you know what a boy wants!"(James 61) The Governess at this point has no clue what Miles is talking about. She can only make guess at what he might mean. She tried to inquire about Mile's uncle to Miles. Miles says back to her, "Ah, you can&apo...