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Dr. Armstrong caused the death of Louisa Mary Clees; lack of experience was blamed.
Emily Brent is linked to Beatrice Taylor's death but doesn't consider herself guilty.
William Blore contributed to James Landor's demise and escaped criminal consequences.
Vera Claythorne is implicated in Cyril Hamilton's death but did not directly cause it.
Philip Lombard is guilty of the deaths of twenty-one men from an African tribe, acknowledged as a criminal.
General MacArthur is suspected in the death of Arthur Richmond; evidence against him is unclear.
Anthony Marston killed John and Lucy Combes due to drunk driving, faced no serious punishment.
Thomas and Ethel Rogers' neglect led to Jennifer Brady’s death, but the proof is unreliable.
Judge Wargrave condemned Edward Seton to death erroneously, indicating a flawed justice system.

Anthony Marston was poisoned, first to die, paralleling the nursery rhyme line about choking.
Ethel Rogers overdosed in her sleep, mirroring the rhyme about oversleeping.
John Macarthur was struck in the head, corresponding with the verse about staying alone.
Thomas Rogers was killed with an axe, aligning with chopping sticks in the rhyme.
Emily Brent received a lethal injection, misinterpreted as a bee sting according to the nursery rhyme.
Justice Wargrave was shot, reflecting the line about going into law.
Edward Armstrong was drowned after being pushed off a cliff, like the reference to a red herring.
William Blore was killed by a bear-shaped clock, fitting the zoo theme in the rhyme.
Philip Lombard was shot by Vera with his own gun, aligning with the fate of the last soldier.
Vera Claythorne hanged herself, echoing the final line of the nursery rhyme.

The nursery rhyme serves as a blueprint for the murders on the island, highlighting each character's fate.

Exhibits apathy, believing they won't escape the island, foreshadowing impending events.
Guilt from past actions weighs on him, preparing for a perceived punishment.

Anthony Marston lacks remorse for running over two children; blames the victims.
The Rogers deny guilt about Jennifer Brady’s death.
General Macarthur initially felt justified but became tortured by guilt.
Emily Brent believes her treatment of Beatrice was justified, lacking remorse for her suicide.
Justice Wargrave exhibits no guilt, relishing in his cruel decisions.
Philip Lombard rationalizes abandoning the tribe, devaluing their lives.
Vera Claythorne wrestles with guilt over Cyril's death, leading to her suicide.

A red herring diverts attention from the real murderer; Dr. Armstrong's trust in Wargrave misleads him before his death.

A retired male judge, symbolizes authority and justice, attends out of curiosity.
The case of Edward Seton, which he presided over, reveals biases, hinting at his motivations.
Fakes death to carry out murders; his victims often exhibit no remorse, highlighting his concept of justice.

Vera Claythorne: A secretary with a tragic past involving a drowned boy (Cyril); invited for work.
Philip Lombard: An impoverished former captain with a dark history of endangering lives.
William Blore: An anxious investigator with a guilty past regarding a wrongful imprisonment.
General MacArthur: Older male obsessed with past rumors and an affair that led to tragedy.
Dr. Armstrong: Successfully manipulative psychiatrist with a past drinking problem causing a patient’s death.
Anthony Marston: Wealthy and reckless youth, under the influence when he killed two children.
Emily Brent: Righteous and strict, responsible for a maid’s suicide after dismissal.
Mrs. Rogers: Nervous servant haunted by a death that brought her wealth.
Mr. Rogers: Butler with a similar guilt as his wife, both benefiting from a past tragedy.