Mrs. Grose, playing cleverly on the governess' visions, convinces her she is seeing Peter Quint and Ms. Jessel in an effort to drive her mad. At least, that is according to Eric Solomon's 'The Return of the Screw.' Mrs. Grose tries to remove the governess to get to Flora. Mrs. Grose will do anything to gain control of Flora, as she proved when she murdered Peter Quint. He, along with Ms. Jessel, was too …showed first 75 words of 783 total…

…showed last 75 words of 783 total…she says that his wounds seem to be caused by a fall. This slight probability not only leaves open the possibility of her lying, but it also reinforces the fact that she simply wants to protect the children. Had Mrs. Grose been consumed by jealousy, she might have covered her tracks a little more deviously. Instead, she makes a half-hearted attempt, caring not for her safety but martyring herself for the sake of the children.