How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #1
“I think the time has come for us to pool our information. It would be well, I think, for everybody to come forward with all the information they have regarding the owner of this house.” (3.214)
Justice Wargrave’s just messing with all the characters, but they all gladly hand over what information they have. With only ten of them on the island, it’s the only choice they have for survival. Well, not that they do have any chance. But if they did, this would be it.
Quote #2
“We’d better rope in Blore to help us. He’ll be a good man in a pinch.” (7.175)
Well, this is actually encouraging: the victims start working together right away. After all, even if the killer is one of them, there’s still strength in numbers.
Quote #3
“I hope lunch will be satisfactory. There is cold ham and cold tongue, and I’ve boiled some potatoes. And there’s cheese and biscuits, and some tinned fruits.” (8.79)
Murder or no murder, you can’t let that social order crumble. His wife may be dead, but Rogers is still going to be boiling potatoes and serving tongue right up until the end.