The intense fear and paranoia of not knowing who the killer was is what led Vera to ultimately turn on Philip Lombard, even though they had been allies since they both agreed none of them could be the killer. However, Vera’s instinct to protect herself given the opportunity is why she killed Phillip shown in this quote “She had moved a yard or two and was facing him, revolver in hand” (Christie p.240)
Mr. Justice Lawrence Wargrave initially took the lead in trying to figure out who brought everyone to the island and who was committing the murders creating a false sense of trust with almost everyone more specifically Dr. Armstrong, who he knew couldn’t possibly suspect him because of his reputation of being a justice of the law. He persuaded
Mr. Justice Lawrence Wargrave initially took the lead in trying to figure out who brought everyone to the island and who was committing the murders creating a false sense of trust with almost everyone more specifically Dr. Armstrong, who he knew couldn’t possibly suspect him because of his reputation of being a justice of the law. He persuaded