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    In Agatha Christie’s novel, Murder on theOrient Express, readers were given clues and evidence all throughoutthe book as to who murdered Mr. Rachett, also known as Cassetti, the murdererof Daisy Armstrong. Throughout the novel, evidence found at the crime scene pointed directly to key suspects. But some of the evidence made no sense because it was illogically at the crime scene. At the end of this entire mess, there werein fact,not two murderers like Poirot had originally thought, but twelve. Poirot

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    And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie  And Then There Were None, is an intriguing murder mystery novel that follows the lines of a poem called "Ten Little Indians".  The story is intricately written to keep the reader in absolute suspense from the beginning to end. The novel involves eight people being mysteriously invited to spend a summer holiday on "Indian Island".  Among the eight are a judge (Justice John Wargrave), doctor (Edward James Armstrong), military general

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    The author of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd includes murder mystery in her story. Murder of an influential and an honorable man – Mr. Roger Ackroyd – has taken place it mysterious because no one has seen it happen and no one knows the motive. Agatha Christie, included wealthy neighborhood setting – Fernly Park – and a professional setting – police stations – which are typical conventions for crime thrillers. Fernly Park, the home of the murder victim has many occupants including a butler all of whom

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    around you, knowing your turn may come soon. Agatha Christie’s fictional novel Death Comes as the End captured the misery and fear of this situation by relaying the story of Renisenb and her struggle to stay true to her identity. Throughout the story, Christie incorporated imagery, themes, and symbolism in order to enhance the plot. First, imagery captivates readers by painting images in their minds so they can better imagine the scenes and will have an easier time relating to the story. For example

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    Agatha Mary Clarissa Miller Christie is unmistakably known for her remarkable crime novels during the 20th century. She is known for sharing her opinions and beliefs openly throughout her life which is mirrored in the books she writes. By growing up in the Victorian era in England, Christie voiced her opinion about the upper class. Through the social commentary and a plethora of characters from diverse races, she utilizes many in her book, Murder on the Orient Express. Christie was born on September 15th

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    express by Agatha Christie, published in 1934 tells the tale of Hercule Poirot, an infamous detective known for his wit and extreme ability to observe slight details unnoticed by many. When Hercule boards the train, Poirot is approached by Mr. Samuel Ratchett an elderly man, and attempts to hire Hercule to protect him, due to threats against Mr. Ratchet’s life. Even though offered money, Hercule rejects Mr. Ratchets offer claiming “"I do not like your face, Mr. Ratchett” (Christie) This novel illustrates

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    “[...] they discovered some mutual friends, which had the immediate effect of making them more friendly and less stiff” (Christie 10). They opened up with one another and were friendly. On the Orient Express, they acted opposite, seeming as if they were never acquainted. “At the next table, a small one, sat Colonel Arbuthnot—alone. [...] They were not sitting together”(Christie 18). Poirot, at first, assumed that the reason that they sat independently of each other was due to Ms. Debenham fearing

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    in Eugene O'Neill’s social criticism is negative… Whatever hope he sees for man lies in individuals who may have the courage to possess their own souls” (363). A prime of example of an individuals who do possess their own souls are present in Anna Christie. Anna and Marthy, the main woman characters, are both examples of O’Neill’s experiments into writing more well-rounded and independent women, much like the women of the 1920’s. Despite Marthy only appearing in the first act, her personality reveals

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    guilt stems, drives a wedge between the loyalty her husband and the king share. Forcing Macbeth into a state of inner turmoil and murderous lust as represented by the bloodied dagger in which he imagines before him. Similarly to Shakespeare, Agatha Christie has incorporated symbolism into her work, “And Then There Were None. Often using hallucinations of the sea and a boy named Cyril as a common motif to invoke emotions of traumatic guilt and exemplify the treacherous past of one of the protagonists

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    1.The novel, And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, is a mystery fiction book and portrays the different hallmarks of mystery. The three major hallmarks of mystery in the novel were evil, to emphasise on the sensational and to produce suspense. To began, Agatha Christie portrays evil all throughout the book. Evil produces disorder and chaos if the protagonist allows evil to triumph in his personal inner conflict. In addition, evil can only be decided by a person themselves. Man posses the power

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