Murder on the Orient Express Justice and Judgment Quotes Page 2
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| Quote #4 "Excellent," said Poirot. "We can open our Court of Inquiry without more ado." (2.1.5) |
Poirot uses the language of the courtroom, suggesting that he will act not only as detective, but also as a judge of sorts.
| Quote #5 "If ever a man deserved what he got, Ratchett or Cassetti is the man. I'm rejoiced at his end. Such a man wasn't fit to live!" (2.2.13) |
Though he was not convicted of any crime, everyone on the train agrees that Ratchett deserved to die. In this case, MacQueen is expressing that opinion. Is Ratchett's death justified?
| Quote #6 "In fact, Colonel Arbuthnot, you prefer law and order to private vengeance?" |
Colonel Arbuthnot's comments are a hint as to the solution of the murder: the twelve stabs come from twelve "jurors," so to speak.
