Miss Jessel is a character from the novella "The Turn of the Screw" by Henry James. She serves as the governess's predecessor at Bly, a remote estate where the story takes place. Miss Jessel is depicted as a mysterious figure whose past actions and relationship with the children, Flora and Miles, play a crucial role in the unfolding events. In the story, Miss Jessel's ghostly presence is linked to themes of manipulation and the supernatural. Her interactions with Peter Quint, another ghostly character, raise questions about morality and the influence of the past on the present. The governess becomes increasingly concerned about the impact of Miss Jessel's legacy on the children.