Make {the reader} think the evil, make him think it for himself, and you are released from weak specifications. My values are positively all blanks, save so far as an excited horror, a promoted pity, a created expertness... proceed to read into them more or less fantastic figures.
In "The Turn of the Screw," Henry James explores the concept of perception and moral ambiguity. The quote emphasizes the power of suggestion, prompting readers to derive their own interpretations of evil rather than providing explicit definitions. This approach invites individuals to engage deeply with the text, allowing them to confront their own notions of morality and horror through the lens of the characters' experiences.
James also reflects on the emptiness...
