The Turn of the Screw by Henry James, written in the Victoria era, tells the ghost story of the crew's experiment 'a governess with two children at home. . By presenting the story symbolically, the ambiguous narrative of the ghost story suggests an inner conflict of immorality and innocence in the governess. It also seems to imply a loss of madness and a tragedy resulting from the oppression of desire. This article will argue that chapter 23 is the most crucial part of the story, as it is the first moment where the governess discovers the weakness of the ghosts and has a real confrontation with the ghost indirectly through Miles. Miles' suggestion to get out pushes her against the wall, leading to the tragic ending that the only way the governess can protect Miles is to hold him inside her, even if it's too tight to kill him. The article will first analyze the important scenes in chapter 23. Then, it will reveal the symbolic meanings and latent conflicts in the story, which is important for their "battle" in chapter 23 and the ending. Before chapter 23, Flora is finally "corrupted". " by Miss Jessel as perceived by the governess, signifying a failure of the governess to protect the children. The sudden change not only leaves the governess facing Miles alone, but also forces the governess to come to a resolution. The governess surrenders realizes that the situation “requires […] only another turn of the screw” (79) And the last turn of the screw which pushes it in an extremely “unusual” direction (79) takes place in chapter 23. The chapter. begins with a vague dialogue between the governess and Miles left alone. The governess initially denies that they are not absolutely alone, implying the existence of ghosts. However, Miles seems to accept this by responding... in the middle. paper... triumph, Miles breaks this by asking to be let out, which shatters his last nerves and sanity. The only thing the governess can do to defend her power and innocence is to hug Miles until. his death so that “[Quint] lost [Miles] forever” (87). In conclusion, since the governess perceives the fight between the ghosts and she represents her immoral and moral inner struggle, the confrontation of chapter 23 is the last turn of the screw because the governess finally discovers the weakness of the ghost and it is the last chance for her to win. Mile's request triggers a low-key "fight" between them and pushes the whole story in an extreme direction where the governess finally loses her mind with overprotectiveness that kills Miles. The story therefore seems to involve madness and tragedy resulting from oppressed desire and sexuality during a particular period of time..