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Back to Adam M's blog assgnment pg ** Assignment #4: Chapters 1-6 Due Wednesday, November 3 ** ** Setting ** Time and Place ** Chapter 1 ** · The characters arrive at Sticklehaven off the coast of Devon, intent on traveling to Indian Island, which has been in the news lately because it is surrounded by mystery. · The main characters wonder about the people they meet, and are excited at the chance to spend a week at this luxurious island.
 * Put a new line between assignments #3 and #4.
 * Put your answer ABOVE the previous assignment.
 * Copy this assignment to your page.
 * Add the date above this assignment.
 * Start a plot line. Identify the setting first.
 * Add two or three key events from each chapter that we have read - chapters 1-6 – reflecting on the rising action.
 * Identify each chapter and put the two or three events as complete sentences under the chapter number.
 * For example:

Here are some important moments for the chapters we've read so far;


 * Setting**
 * It took place during the early 1940's on Indian Island in Devon, England.
 * Chapter 1 **
 * · The characters arrive at Sticklehaven off the coast of Devon, intent on traveling to Indian Island, which has been in the news lately because it is surrounded by mystery.
 * · The main characters wonder about the people they meet, and are excited at the chance to spend a week at this luxurious island.
 * Chapter 2**
 * **-** All of the main characters, with the exception of Anthony Martson and Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, meet at the Oakbridge station and set of to the port to go to Indian Island**.**(Anthony Martson meets them at the port before they shove of, and the Rodgers are already at Indian Island.
 * -Once they reach the island, they see an old nursery rhyme in their rooms, where U.N. Owen will follow with his killings.
 * Chapter 3**
 * -After dinner, a voice from a gramaphone accuses each of the guests of murdering someone, sending the group into chaos.
 * -With the help of Justice Wargrave, they all realize that they have been invited by "U.N. Owen", which is just an alias for the killer, who intends to kill them all.
 * Chapter 4**
 * -Everyone, with the exception of Emily Brent, the Rogers, and Dr. Armstrrong, confess what they have done relating to the murders to an extent.
 * -Anthony Martson became the first victim of U.N. Owen, poisoned from cyanide in his wine glass.
 * Chapter 5**
 * -After Dr. Armstrong announces Anthony's death, everybody tried to make a logical reason for him dying, saying that he commited suicide.
 * -The remaining guests go to bed, thinking of the murders they were accused of.
 * Chapter 6**
 * -Dr. Armstrong is woken up by Mr. Rodgers, and when they check on Mrs. Rodgers, they discovered that she died in her sleep
 * -General Macarthur goes all depressed, feeling that none of them will ever leave the island.

Important events are mentioned. You're on your way with the plot line. Mrs. M

Well-written summaries, Adam.
 * Chapter 7**
 * -Emily Brent reveals to Vera that Beatrice Taylor**;** she had guilted her into committing suicide after Beatrice got pregnant.
 * - Lombard and Dr. Armstrong decide to get Mr. Blore and search around the island for the murderer
 * Chapter 8**
 * - After searching the island thoroughly, Lombard's group discovers that there is no one but themselves.
 * - Lombard tells Dr. Armstrong and Mr. Blore that he had brought a revolver onto the island, and that he was not invited like everyone else; a messenger boy told him he was paid to watch out for the guests and keep a close eye on them.
 * Chapter 9**
 * General Macarthur becomes the third one to die, being bludgeoned ruthlessly to death.
 * All the characters finally accept the fact that there is a murderer on the island, and it's one of them.
 * Chapter 10**
 * All of the characters immediately begin forming in small groups, questioning each other who could be the murderer.
 * To make sure no one can get into the dining room to smash the china dolls, Mr. Rodgers locks the dining room door and takes the key with him.
 * Chapter 11**
 * The party wakes up in the morning to find Mr. Rodgers dead. He was hit in the back of his head with an axe.
 * Some of the remaining guests begin to mentally crack, especially Vera Claythorne.
 * Chapter 12**
 * After lunch that day, the group discovers that Mrs.Brent becomes the 4th victim of U.N. Owen**,** being poisoned with cyanide.
 * Alarmingly, Lombard's revolver and Dr. Armstrong's medicine goes missing, being nowhere in sight.
 * Chapter 13**
 * While Lombard, Mr. Blore, and Dr. Armstrong went upstairs to see Vera scared out of her mind, scared by some strands of seaweed she mistaken for a wet hand.
 * Justice Wargrave is shot in the forehead while the others were attending to Vera, becoming the 5th victim of U. N. Owen.
 * Chapter 14**
 * When the remaining guests go to bed, Lombard discovers his revolver has been placed back in his drawer, right where it was before it had went missing.
 * Hearing noises outside his door, Blore wakes up Lombard and together set to find Dr. Armstrong, who they think is the murder. However, after searching thoroughly throughout the island, they weren't able to find him.
 * Chapter 15**
 * After the remaining 3 guests go outside to the island, Blore goes inside to get some food. To Vera's and Lombard's horror, they see Blore's face smashed in by a bear marble clock
 * Thinking that Armstrong is still on the island, Vera and Lombard desperately try to find them. However, they find Armstrong's body wash up on the shore of the island.
 * Chapter 16**
 * Determined that Lombard was the killer, Vera pickpockets her revolver and shoots him, killing him instantly.
 * Vera goes up into her room and finds a noose set up for her. Due to guilt, craziness, and desperation, she hangs herself.
 * Epologue**
 * When the police and inspectors arrive at the scene, they are completely perplexed, and have no idea who could have murdered all ten of the former guests.
 * In a confession letter found in a bottle washed up on shore, Justice Wargrave announces himself as the murderer, telling how he committed the murders and what he'll do after he writes the letter.

Now all that is left is figuring out which event is the climax? When does the mood of the story change?

Mrs. M

October 25, 2010 Example: · ** Very Claythorne ** Sentence #1 about Vera Claythorne Sentence #2 about Vera Claythorne From this story so far, we have learned multiple facts about the different characters from the book that may help us solve the mystery. We've listed some of the sentences from the book that contain clues of the characters below;
 * Add the date at the top of your page.
 * Add your answers to the TOP of your page under the date.
 * Choose five characters from the story,
 * Write two sentences telling what you know about him or her.
 * ** BOLD ** the character's name and write your sentences about that character right underneath his or her name.

- Vera's current occupation is a gym teacher at a poor school, and was offered a job as a secretary by U.N. Owen - She killed Cyril Hamilton by letting him drown. - He brought here as an undercover detective by "Mr. Owen" to make sure no one steals Mrs.Owen's jewels, which doesn't even exist - He indirectly caused the death of the innocent Mr.Landor by leading an investigation against him, which resulted in his death in jail. -He becomes the first victim of Mr. Owen by being poisoned with Cyanide - He is a rich, retired judge who was invited to the island by one of his former colleagues, Mrs. Constance - He was guilty of indirectly murdering Edward Seton by convicting him in court and giving him the death penalty. -He was a general in the navy, who was invited to the island by Mr. Owen to meet some of his old buddies from the war. -He deliberately sent his wife's lover, Arthur Richmond, to his death by sending him on a suicidal reconisance  mission.
 * Vera Claythorne**
 * William Henry Blore**
 * Anthony Martson**
 * -**He was a young, arrogant bachelor who killed the children John and Lucy Combes by running them over by a car
 * Mr. Justice Wargrave**
 * General Macarthur**

Good summaries of the five characters. Mrs. M

Assignment #2 Due October 22
 * Put a line above Assignment #1; assignment #2 will go above assignment #1.
 * Read chapter two.
 * Choose one of the following: suspense or foreshadowing.
 * With your small group, find four examples of suspense OR foreshadowing in chapter two.
 * Each member of your group must write on his or her WIKI page the exact wording from the book - that means type the sentences exactly as they are written.
 * Then, in a well-written paragraph, explain why these sentences clearly show either suspense or foreshadowing.
 * Read chapter three for Monday, October 25.

October 22

From reading chapter 2, our group found four clear examples of forshadowing.Here are the for examples we found;

example 1 (pg 31). Ten little Indian boys went out to dine; One choked his little self and then there were nine. Nine little Indian boys sat up very late; One overslept himself and then there were eight. Eight little Indian boys traveling in Devon; One said he'd stay their and then there were seven. Seven little Indian boys chopping up sticks; One chopped himself in halves and then there were six. Six little Indian boys playing with a hive; A bumblebee stung one and then there were five. Five little Indian boys got into law; One got in Chancery and then there were four. Four little Indians boys went to sea; A red herring swallowed one and then there were three. Three little Indians walked into a zoo; A bear hugged one and then there were two. Two little Indians sat in the sun; One frizzled up and then there was one. One little Indian boy left all alone, He went and hanged himself and then there were none.

Example 2 (pg 33).

There was something magical about an island; the mere word suggested fantasy. You lost touch with the world; an island was a world of it's own. A world, perhaps, from which you may never return.

Example 3 (page unavailable).

//"The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hid their own foot taken//. //The Lord is known by his judgement which he executeth: the wicked shall be turned into hell."//

Example 4 (page unavailable).

Nobody had been exactly cordial to him...Funny the way they all eyed each other... as if they //knew...//

Even though each of these examples are clearer than others, they all show an example of a forshadowing moment. The poem in the first example, for instance, shows vaguely how each guest at the island will die, or as the killer wants them to die. Also, the second example forshadows us that, mabye no one will leave this island alive. With the third example, it forshadows that each of these guests have a dark secret, and that justice will be served and that secret will lead to all their demises. Finally, the last example forshawdows that everyone has a dark secret, causing everyone to be suspicious with one another. As we continue with the book, I hope our predictions from the forshadowing from the book can help us figure out who the killer is. Adam- Your group chose good examples of foreshadowing. Also, please check your spelling of 'foreshadowing' throughout the paragraph. Mrs. M

Q: How does a mystery novel differ from a narrative?
Even though they are closely linked to each other, a mystery novel differs from a narrative due to multiple factors. First of all, a narrative "guides" the reader through the story, showing them exactly who the characters are like, the problem(s), and, eventually, the solution(s). However, a mystery book is more like a puzzle; it makes the reader try to figure out not only who the characters really are, but what happened and why before finally telling you at the end of the book. Also, in a narrative, the story is based on one or more character's adventure or events. A mystery, however, is based on the mystery itself, having the character(s) trying frantically to solve it. So you see, these small details help differentiate a mystery and a narrative.

Q: How might the title be a clue to the story?
I think the the title //And Then There Were None// leaves some significant clues about what the book will be about. For example, the phrase itself means that there is nothing more remaining of someone, implying that, in the end, no one survives. Also, you can infer that there is some aspects from a horror movie contained in the book, just by it's morbidity and dark feeling emitting from it. Not to mention that, from the title, you can sense that this elimination of people (or things) happened gradually and horrifically, eliminating one person at a time until there was no one left. These clues can, if accurate, help me as we read this book for the next couple of weeks. I hope my predictions are right! Adam- Great insights into the two genre. Your use of strong vocabulary also adds to the quality of your answer. Mrs. M