When the characters are first introduced they are confident of themselves and do not feel guilty of anything. Philip Lombard is hired to go to Indian Island and to be at the disposal of the host. He seems confident that all will go well at the island. “….No there wasn’t much he’d draw the line at. He fancied that he was going to enjoy himself at Indian Island….” (pg.9) Miss Emily Brent had received an invitation to go to Indian Island for a holiday. “Emily Brett thought to herself: “I shall be getting a free holiday at any rate.” (pg.10). As t

The uneasiness of the characters becomes obvious after their being accused of different crimes. At night, in the privacy of their own bedrooms, the guests think about the events of the evening and of the murders of which they were accused. General Macarthur could not sleep, “In the darkness he kept on seeing Arthur Richmond’s face.” (pg.60) Vera Claythorne begins to remember what had happened in her past. “It was no good trying not to think of Hugo. He was close to her. She had to think of him –to remember….” (pg.63) Dr. Armstrong has a nightmare about the night of the death of Louisa Mary Clees. “Dr. Armstrong was dreaming…. Easy to do a murder with a knife like that…” (pg.65)

they both showed signs of guilt. General Macarthur, who had dismissed the claim that he killed Arthur Richmond, his wife’s lover, becomes so upset with guilt that he willingly waits to die. He first confesses his crime to Vera, “It’s not much good denying it now –not when we’re all going to die. I sent Richmond to his death.” (pg.94). He then imagines that Leslie, his wife, is there with him. “He said very quietly and softly: “Leslie?” (pg.94). Miss Brent also shows signs of guilt although

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