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And Then There Were None Persuasive Essay

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Ashlee Moralez Journal 2 And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Page 100 247 Pages

Journal #2
In the novel And Then There Were None I believe the characters were on a search for three major things. The characters were all extoled in the community, and when they received the letter to go to Soldier Island they did not think too deep into it. However, when the characters all showed up at the dock together they all were a little craven. The residents get put into more jeopardy than they could have ever imagined. They were looking to see if the accusations against them were true, why who was dying, and what the ending will turn put to be.
The first thing I believe they are searching for is if the accusations put against them are even true. Every character in this novel has been accused by an anonymous voice coming from a record player that they all have committed murder. Some characters admit to what they have done and others consistently deny the …show more content…

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