The Count Of Ratchett Quotes And Analysis
2. How would you describe the setting of the story, and how does the setting contribute to the theme of the book?
The setting of the story changes as the book goes on but for the most part the story takes place in Boston. The story first takes place in the Lapham household in the early 1770’s. The setting soon becomes the Lyte’s mansion, the courthouse, and various shops in Boston for a while. Finally the setting stays in one place for most of the book when Johnny moves into the Boston Observer shop. Some of the major themes are war transforms boys into men, war, pride, and forgiveness. Since the setting is Boston, where the British soldier …show more content…
When Poirot sees them whispering on the train platform, he was suspicious. Miss Debenham got very antsy when it looked like the train would be delayed and Poirot noticed. Poirot thought Colonel was strange and Poirot had his suspicions.
When Poirot is at his hotel with M. Bouc he notices Ratchett and MacQueen, his secretary. Poirot was immediately skeptical of Ratchett’s character. He senses something off about him and thinks he’s evil.
2. How did Poirot happen to be on the same train as the murder victim? Was it by accident or was it planned? How did Poirot react when he realized that Colonel Arbuthnot and Miss Debenham were also on the train? Poirot received a telegram from that he is needed in London as soon as possible. He booked the next train, the Orient Express, for that evening. It was not planned, just a coincidence that he was on the train. When Poirot saw that Colonel Arbuthnot and Miss Debenham were also on the train he became even more suspicious of the two.
3. What is the significance of law and the jury in this novel? What is the difference between the two? Is this important? Why or
The setting of the story changes as the book goes on but for the most part the story takes place in Boston. The story first takes place in the Lapham household in the early 1770’s. The setting soon becomes the Lyte’s mansion, the courthouse, and various shops in Boston for a while. Finally the setting stays in one place for most of the book when Johnny moves into the Boston Observer shop. Some of the major themes are war transforms boys into men, war, pride, and forgiveness. Since the setting is Boston, where the British soldier …show more content…
When Poirot sees them whispering on the train platform, he was suspicious. Miss Debenham got very antsy when it looked like the train would be delayed and Poirot noticed. Poirot thought Colonel was strange and Poirot had his suspicions.
When Poirot is at his hotel with M. Bouc he notices Ratchett and MacQueen, his secretary. Poirot was immediately skeptical of Ratchett’s character. He senses something off about him and thinks he’s evil.
2. How did Poirot happen to be on the same train as the murder victim? Was it by accident or was it planned? How did Poirot react when he realized that Colonel Arbuthnot and Miss Debenham were also on the train? Poirot received a telegram from that he is needed in London as soon as possible. He booked the next train, the Orient Express, for that evening. It was not planned, just a coincidence that he was on the train. When Poirot saw that Colonel Arbuthnot and Miss Debenham were also on the train he became even more suspicious of the two.
3. What is the significance of law and the jury in this novel? What is the difference between the two? Is this important? Why or