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Who accuses who of giving Mrs. Rogers an overdose of sleeping medication?
Who accuses who of giving Mrs. Rogers an overdose of sleeping medication?
- Vera / Lombard
- Blore / Armstrong (correct)
- Macarthur / Wargrave
- Armstrong / Blore
What does Blore question Lombard about?
What does Blore question Lombard about?
- His identity
- The gun he carries
- His connection to the killer
- All of the above (correct)
What does Lombard believe?
What does Lombard believe?
They have all been led to be trapped on the island by the killer.
What does lunch include?
What does lunch include?
What did Mr. Rogers say about the food situation?
What did Mr. Rogers say about the food situation?
What does Mrs. Brent say about the weather?
What does Mrs. Brent say about the weather?
What does Wargrave say when he enters the room about the men who explored the island?
What does Wargrave say when he enters the room about the men who explored the island?
What does Vera do when she arrives to lunch?
What does Vera do when she arrives to lunch?
Who is the last to 'arrive' and who goes to get him?
Who is the last to 'arrive' and who goes to get him?
Who mentions a storm coming?
Who mentions a storm coming?
What do the guests hear and who informs them Macarthur is dead?
What do the guests hear and who informs them Macarthur is dead?
What is heard beating against the roof?
What is heard beating against the roof?
Who notices the 7 soldier figurines on the table?
Who notices the 7 soldier figurines on the table?
What does Armstrong say killed Macarthur?
What does Armstrong say killed Macarthur?
Who took charge of the situation and what did they say?
Who took charge of the situation and what did they say?
Wargrave describes one of the soldiers as what?
Wargrave describes one of the soldiers as what?
What does everyone agree on?
What does everyone agree on?
Why does Armstrong feel he can be disqualified as the killer?
Why does Armstrong feel he can be disqualified as the killer?
What does Lombard feel about the women?
What does Lombard feel about the women?
What does Armstrong say about Macarthur's kill?
What does Armstrong say about Macarthur's kill?
What does Vera think about Wargrave who looks at her with a cold stare?
What does Vera think about Wargrave who looks at her with a cold stare?
What does Mrs. Brent feel about herself committing the murders?
What does Mrs. Brent feel about herself committing the murders?
Why does Lombard feel Mr. Rogers can be ruled out?
Why does Lombard feel Mr. Rogers can be ruled out?
Wargrave repeats nobody can be innocent because of their:
Wargrave repeats nobody can be innocent because of their:
Looking at just the facts shows that anyone could've been the killer?
Looking at just the facts shows that anyone could've been the killer?
Who could have given Mrs. Rogers an overdose?
Who could have given Mrs. Rogers an overdose?
Who could have hit Macarthur with a heavy object/poisoned Marston?
Who could have hit Macarthur with a heavy object/poisoned Marston?
What is everybody warned?
What is everybody warned?
Study Notes
Accusations and Suspicion
- Blore accuses Armstrong of administering an overdose of sleeping medication to Mrs. Rogers.
- Questioning arises about Lombard's motives, including why he carries a gun and his misleading identity claims.
Beliefs and Meal Context
- Lombard asserts they are trapped on the island by a killer’s design.
- Lunch consists of cold ham, cold tongue, boiled potatoes, cheese, biscuits, and canned fruit.
- Mr. Rogers reassures that ample canned food is available in the pantry.
Weather and Observations
- Mrs. Brent comments on the weather, noting strong winds and white-capped waves.
- Wargrave makes a keen remark to the men who explored the island, highlighting his alertness despite his age.
Dynamics Among Guests
- Vera arrives late for lunch and apologizes for her tardiness.
- Macarthur is the last to appear, prompting Armstrong to check on him.
- A discussion about incoming storms emerges from Emily Brent and Blore.
Discovery of Death
- Guests hear running footsteps and are informed by Armstrong that Macarthur is dead, causing Vera to exclaim "Dead!"
- Rain is audible, beating against the roof, underscoring the tense atmosphere.
Soldier Figurines and Assumptions
- Vera and Mr. Rogers notice the seven soldier figurines on the table, symbolizing the guests' struggles.
- Armstrong identifies that Macarthur was killed by a blunt object without breaking the skin.
Leadership and Investigation
- Wargrave takes charge of the investigation, aligning with the men who searched the island and proposing the killer is among them.
- A “bogus” soldier description is given, illustrating the characters' disillusionment.
Analyzing Potential Culprits
- Consensus forms that the killer must be one of them, prompting a review of evidence.
- Armstrong believes his professional status excludes him from suspicion, but Wargrave counters that professionals can also be killers.
- Lombard expresses doubt over the women’s strength, while Wargrave counters, reminding that women have committed serious crimes.
Character Assessments
- Lombard is depicted as narrow-minded and prejudiced.
- Armstrong comments that a woman could have killed Macarthur if the blow was executed correctly.
- Vera perceives Wargrave as insane, feeling scrutinized by his cold gaze.
Moral Dilemmas and Assumptions
- Mrs. Brent finds the notion of her guilt laughable due to her moral superiority, but acknowledges that no one can be excused without full evidence, attributing the murders to a "devil's possession" among them.
- Lombard believes Mr. Rogers can be ruled out due to his limited intelligence and the fact that his wife was a victim.
Evaluating Innocence
- Wargrave reiterates that innocence cannot be determined by character or position alone.
- Analyzing the facts reveals that suspicion should be evenly distributed among all guests.
Thoughts on the Murders
- It's proposed that anyone could have given Mrs. Rogers an overdose, with suspicion landing primarily on Armstrong and Mr. Rogers.
- The potential for anyone to have struck Macarthur or poisoned Marston is acknowledged.
Final Warnings
- Guests are advised to suspect one another, highlighting that being forewarned is equivalent to being forearmed in their precarious situation.
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