And Then There Were None Dialectic Journal
Chapters 1 and 2:
Summary:
In the beginning of the book, we are introduced to the eight strangers who were invited to the mysterious island named “Soldier Island” by an unknown host name U.N. Owen. The eight were Mr. Justice Wargrave, Vera Claythorne, Philip Lombard, Emily Brent, General Macarthur, Edward Armstrong, Tony Marston and William Blore. Justice
Wargrave is a retired judge who was invited into Soldier Island by a woman named Constance Culmington. Vera Claythorne is a skilled secretary who was hired by Mr. Owen to be his own secretary in Soldier Island. Philip Lombard was also another soldier and was invited by Mr. Owen because of his reputation is that of a good man in a tight place. Emily Brent was a sixty-five year old woman who regularly reads and follows her Bible. She was a friend of Mr. Owen and was invited to his “guest house” in the island. Gen. Macarthur was a War hero. He was invited by Owen to reminisce the old times that they have been together. Edward Armstrong is a doctor invited by Mr. Owen. Anthony James "Tony" Marston is a rich, good-looking man. Lastly, Mr. Blore is a retired police inspector which Owen invited. They soon traveled to Solider Island, which is an isolated island in the middle of the sea. When they came to the mansion they met two other people, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, who were the cook and butler for their stay and was hired by Mr. Owen. After they all met they realized hat the person who invited them, Mr. Owen, was not present. Almost everybody became suspicious of this and wanted to see him as soon as possible. The chapter ended when the guests are preparing for dinner.
Quotations and Explanations:
1. “…I shall be glad to pay you the salary you ask and shall expect you to take up your duties on August 8th. The train is the 12.40 from Paddington and you will be met at Oakbridge station. I enclose five guineas for expenses.”(3-4).
This direct quote explains to us the setting of the next scene and also tells us about
Summary:
In the beginning of the book, we are introduced to the eight strangers who were invited to the mysterious island named “Soldier Island” by an unknown host name U.N. Owen. The eight were Mr. Justice Wargrave, Vera Claythorne, Philip Lombard, Emily Brent, General Macarthur, Edward Armstrong, Tony Marston and William Blore. Justice
Wargrave is a retired judge who was invited into Soldier Island by a woman named Constance Culmington. Vera Claythorne is a skilled secretary who was hired by Mr. Owen to be his own secretary in Soldier Island. Philip Lombard was also another soldier and was invited by Mr. Owen because of his reputation is that of a good man in a tight place. Emily Brent was a sixty-five year old woman who regularly reads and follows her Bible. She was a friend of Mr. Owen and was invited to his “guest house” in the island. Gen. Macarthur was a War hero. He was invited by Owen to reminisce the old times that they have been together. Edward Armstrong is a doctor invited by Mr. Owen. Anthony James "Tony" Marston is a rich, good-looking man. Lastly, Mr. Blore is a retired police inspector which Owen invited. They soon traveled to Solider Island, which is an isolated island in the middle of the sea. When they came to the mansion they met two other people, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, who were the cook and butler for their stay and was hired by Mr. Owen. After they all met they realized hat the person who invited them, Mr. Owen, was not present. Almost everybody became suspicious of this and wanted to see him as soon as possible. The chapter ended when the guests are preparing for dinner.
Quotations and Explanations:
1. “…I shall be glad to pay you the salary you ask and shall expect you to take up your duties on August 8th. The train is the 12.40 from Paddington and you will be met at Oakbridge station. I enclose five guineas for expenses.”(3-4).
This direct quote explains to us the setting of the next scene and also tells us about