How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #7
Dr. Armstrong said quickly:
“I, am a well-known professional man. The mere idea that I can be suspected of—” (9.205)
Instead of offering up a real reason or alibi for his innocence, Armstrong just says that he’s a doctor. Very convincing, Armstrong, especially since multiple people have died of poisoning. We’re pretty sure that Bernie Madoff tried to use the same excuse.
Quote #8
They led upright lives as she, Emily Brent, had led an upright life… She had never done anything to be ashamed of… And so, naturally, she wasn’t going to die… (11.160)
Miss Brent is convinced that her position in life and the fact that she has a spotless reputation will exempt her from punishment. After all, murderers always consider people’s reputations when choosing their victims. Everyone knows that.
Quote #9
I have a reputation of a hanging judge, but that is unfair. I have always been strictly just and scrupulous in my summing up of a case. (E.134)
Strictly just and scrupulous in deciding who to send to be hanged? This sentence actually brings up an important point: is killing people not murder if it’s done legally?