Questions and Answers
Why do Lombard, Armstrong, and Blore think that the boat hasn't arrived?
It was a hoax; Mr. Owen wanted to trap them and kill them.
Why did Blore get a rope?
To hoist Lombard down a cliff to search for caves.
What did Lombard find on the side of the cliff?
Nothing; no caves.
What do Armstrong and Blore talk about while Lombard is on the side of the cliff?
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What does Gen. MacArthur say to Vera Claythorne?
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What does Emily Brent do to pass time?
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Who walked quietly in the upstairs room?
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When the men finish their search, what do they find?
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Who is Isaac Morris?
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Who was the third person to die? How?
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What is Justice Wargrave's conclusion about U.N. Owen?
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Who does not agree with Wargrave's conclusion?
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Who does Lombard suspect?
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Who does Vera suspect?
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Who does Mr. Rogers suspect?
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Who does Emily Brent write about in her diary as the murderer?
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Who has a foolproof alibi?
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What does Rogers do to prevent the disappearance of any more china figures?
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What is missing from the bathroom?
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What does Blore tell everyone to do along with locking their doors?
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Which person was not in his/her room in the morning of Mr. Rogers' death?
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What does Vera talk about when she is laughing uncontrollably?
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Who does Blore think is guilty?
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Why does Lombard think that Blore will be killed next?
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What does Emily Brent dream of?
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How was everyone behaving at breakfast?
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All of the guests are guilty of committing crimes the law can't touch.
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Wargrave is sick and going to die.
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Detective Blore examined and presented the murders and everyone's alibis just as he would if he were presenting evidence in a courtroom trial.
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All paper traces of Soldier Island lead back to Isaac Morris, not Justice Wargrave.
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I was the 'red-herring'.
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My wife, Leslie, cheated on me. I was killed by a blow to the back of the head.
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I was killed by an ax in the back of the head.
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I was killed by a marble clock.
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I drowned.
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I hanged myself.
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I believe self-preservation is a man's first duty.
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I brought a gun to the island.
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I was drunk while operating on Clees.
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I was accused of driving Beatrice Taylor to her death.
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What is symbolism?
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What is a flashback?
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What is character vs. character?
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What is an allusion?
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Study Notes
Plot Developments
- Lombard, Armstrong, and Blore suspect the boat's absence is a hoax orchestrated by Mr. Owen to trap them.
- Blore retrieves a rope to assist Lombard in searching for caves on the cliff.
- Lombard finds no caves during his exploration of the cliffside.
Character Insights
- Armstrong and Blore discuss Lombard's possession of a gun, questioning his trustworthiness.
- General MacArthur reveals to Vera that he accepts his impending death, confessing to killing his wife's lover, Leslie.
- Emily Brent occupies herself with knitting as the tension rises.
Actions and Discoveries
- Mr. Rogers is seen moving quietly in the upstairs room.
- After searching the island, the men conclude that they are alone, heightening their sense of danger.
- Isaac Morris is identified as the man who enlisted Lombard's help for the events on the island.
Murders and Suspicions
- General MacArthur becomes the third victim, killed with a life preserver.
- Justice Wargrave suspects U.N. Owen is among them; Vera disagrees with this conclusion.
- Lombard's suspicions fall on Wargrave, while Vera's distrust is directed towards Dr. Armstrong.
Alibis and Evidence
- No guest possesses a solid alibi, except those who have already died.
- Rogers takes precautions by locking doors to prevent further disappearances of china figures.
- The scarlet oil silk shower curtain is discovered missing from the bathroom.
Tension and Paranoia
- Blore advises fellow guests to secure their doors with chairs, reflecting the growing paranoia.
- Emily Brent is absent from her room on the morning of Mr. Rogers' death, raising suspicion.
- Vera experiences a disturbing laugh about bees, connected to the nursery rhyme, indicating her unraveling sanity.
Character Backstories and Motives
- Blore suspects Emily Brent of religious mania, linking her to guilt over past actions.
- Lombard predicts Blore will be next due to his lack of imagination.
- Various characters reveal their past transgressions, with Emily Brent haunted by Beatrice Taylor's death.
Literary Elements
- Symbolism is evident in the way each guest's death corresponds with the nursery rhyme and china figurines.
- Flashbacks provide insight into character motivations and previous experiences, particularly Vera's memories of Hugo.
- Foreshadowing is present through subtle hints about potential future events and character demises.
True or False Assessments
- All guests are guilty of crimes that evade legal repercussions.
- Wargrave's health is declining, and he is expected to die.
- Blore does not conduct thorough examinations of the murders, contrary to courtroom standards.
- Isaac Morris is linked to all evidence regarding Soldier Island, obscuring Justice Wargrave's involvement.
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