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Why do Lombard, Armstrong, and Blore think that the boat hasn't arrived?
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?
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?
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?
What do Armstrong and Blore talk about while Lombard is on the side of the cliff?
What does Gen. MacArthur say to Vera Claythorne?
What does Gen. MacArthur say to Vera Claythorne?
What does Emily Brent do to pass time?
What does Emily Brent do to pass time?
Who walked quietly in the upstairs room?
Who walked quietly in the upstairs room?
When the men finish their search, what do they find?
When the men finish their search, what do they find?
Who is Isaac Morris?
Who is Isaac Morris?
Who was the third person to die? How?
Who was the third person to die? How?
What is Justice Wargrave's conclusion about U.N. Owen?
What is Justice Wargrave's conclusion about U.N. Owen?
Who does not agree with Wargrave's conclusion?
Who does not agree with Wargrave's conclusion?
Who does Lombard suspect?
Who does Lombard suspect?
Who does Vera suspect?
Who does Vera suspect?
Who does Mr. Rogers suspect?
Who does Mr. Rogers suspect?
Who does Emily Brent write about in her diary as the murderer?
Who does Emily Brent write about in her diary as the murderer?
Who has a foolproof alibi?
Who has a foolproof alibi?
What does Rogers do to prevent the disappearance of any more china figures?
What does Rogers do to prevent the disappearance of any more china figures?
What is missing from the bathroom?
What is missing from the bathroom?
What does Blore tell everyone to do along with locking their doors?
What does Blore tell everyone to do along with locking their doors?
Which person was not in his/her room in the morning of Mr. Rogers' death?
Which person was not in his/her room in the morning of Mr. Rogers' death?
What does Vera talk about when she is laughing uncontrollably?
What does Vera talk about when she is laughing uncontrollably?
Who does Blore think is guilty?
Who does Blore think is guilty?
Why does Lombard think that Blore will be killed next?
Why does Lombard think that Blore will be killed next?
What does Emily Brent dream of?
What does Emily Brent dream of?
How was everyone behaving at breakfast?
How was everyone behaving at breakfast?
All of the guests are guilty of committing crimes the law can't touch.
All of the guests are guilty of committing crimes the law can't touch.
Wargrave is sick and going to die.
Wargrave is sick and going to die.
Detective Blore examined and presented the murders and everyone's alibis just as he would if he were presenting evidence in a courtroom trial.
Detective Blore examined and presented the murders and everyone's alibis just as he would if he were presenting evidence in a courtroom trial.
All paper traces of Soldier Island lead back to Isaac Morris, not Justice Wargrave.
All paper traces of Soldier Island lead back to Isaac Morris, not Justice Wargrave.
I was the 'red-herring'.
I was the 'red-herring'.
My wife, Leslie, cheated on me. I was killed by a blow to the back of the head.
My wife, Leslie, cheated on me. I was killed by a blow to the back of the head.
I was killed by an ax in the back of the head.
I was killed by an ax in the back of the head.
I was killed by a marble clock.
I was killed by a marble clock.
I drowned.
I drowned.
I hanged myself.
I hanged myself.
I believe self-preservation is a man's first duty.
I believe self-preservation is a man's first duty.
I brought a gun to the island.
I brought a gun to the island.
I was drunk while operating on Clees.
I was drunk while operating on Clees.
I was accused of driving Beatrice Taylor to her death.
I was accused of driving Beatrice Taylor to her death.
What is symbolism?
What is symbolism?
What is a flashback?
What is a flashback?
What is character vs. character?
What is character vs. character?
What is an allusion?
What is an allusion?
What is foreshadowing?
What is foreshadowing?
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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