Agatha Christie
A non-traditional hero
Anti-hero
a person thought to be guilty of a crime
suspect
recurring element or frequently used plot device in a work of literature or art
trope
makes up diagnoses for patients and then prescribes medicine
Dr. Armstrong
large, intimidating, stern, authoritative judge
Justice Wargrave
What is the role of Agatha Christie's typical settings?
To provide isolation for the characters
someone who solves crimes and mysteries
detective
popular or common thought or idea that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse
cliche
boatman
Fred Narracott
former governess (nanny)
Very Claythorne
3 elements of Christie's mystery formula
1) crime
2) clues
3) detective
reason for doing something
motive
clue to mislead or distract the reader
red herring
judgemental, religious
Emily Brent
reckless, careless, selfish
Anthony Marston
2 criticisms of Christie's writing
1) two-dimensional characters
2) stereotypical characters
to make inquiries and examine facts to determine the truth
investigate
concept that elements and object put in a story must have a purpose
Chekov's Gun
has a list of all the people traveling to Soldier Island
Mr. Blore
"white bloodless ghost of a woman"
Mrs. Rogers
Christie's 2 most famous detectives
1) Hercule Poirot
2) Miss Jane Marple
to carry out an investigation; a detective
sleuth
3 Masters of Mystery
1) Edgar Allan Poe
2) Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
3) Agatha Christie
2 characters who knew each other before going to Soldier Island
Armstrong and Wargrave
person sending instructions and payment to Fred
Mr. Morris