chapter 6-The Tunisian dagger Flashcards
1
Q
” ‘blackmail! ‘..
A
I exclaimed”
- acts confused in case it links back to him
- motive
- we also see how much the narrative takes place here, as Sheppard comes across very innocent
2
Q
“to tell the truth,…
A
I didn’t like his manner”
- ironic as Sheppard isn’t telling the truth, he was only bothered by Parker being outside Sheppard’s study as it nearly captured Sheppard.
- prejudice against lower class, immediately focuses attention on them, as it wasn’t a thing most wealthy people would do
3
Q
“it looks very…
A
like it” -Sheppard to Caroline
- immediately places the focus on a potential murderer
- we trust Sheppard as he is the speaker
- opportunist characteristics show here
