Corvus Flashcards
Who is Argus?
Argus is a cunning magician who tries to hypnotize the narrator and buy his bird, Corvus, for a large sum of money.
What is Corvus?
Corvus is a special bird, described as both a pet and a pupil of the narrator.
Why does Argus want Corvus?
Argus is willing to pay 10,000 escudos for Corvus, indicating that the bird has great value to him.
How does the narrator respond to Argus’s offer?
The narrator refuses to sell Corvus, stating that Corvus is like a son to him and not for sale.
What happens the next day?
The narrator locks Corvus in his cage before going to lunch. When he returns, Corvus and the cage are missing.
How does the narrator react to Corvus’s disappearance?
He rushes to Grenfell’s room and reports the theft. They go to the hotel reception, where they learn that no one asked for his room keys, but Argus had mysteriously taken them.
How does Argus steal Corvus?
Argus casts a hypnotic spell over the hotel staff and takes the keys without anyone noticing.
How do they track Argus?
The concierge informs them that Argus left in a silver Cadillac. The police join the chase, following his route.
Where do they find Argus?
After tracking the Cadillac for miles, they find it crashed into a tree. Corvus’s cage is inside the car, but Corvus is missing.
What does Argus do when confronted?
Argus, armed with two revolvers, starts shooting randomly, unable to see clearly.
How is Argus caught?
The police order Argus to surrender. He eventually drops his weapons, realizing his tricks won’t work in this crisis.
Where is Corvus?
Corvus is spotted on the topmost branch of a tree, looking down calmly.
How does Corvus return?
When the narrator beckons, Corvus swoops down and lands on the car roof.
What does Corvus bring with him?
Corvus carries Argus’s gold-rimmed spectacles in his beak, showing his intelligence.
What does the chapter highlight?
The chapter emphasizes loyalty, intelligence, and justice as Corvus remains faithful to his owner, and Argus’s deception ultimately fails.
What does Argus first attempt to take Corvus?
Argus tries to hypnotize the narrator to take Corvus but fails.
Why does the narrator lock his door?
He suspects Argus may try to steal Corvus.
How does Corvus react when Argus leaves?
Corvus is awake and reassured by the narrator.
How did the narrator suspect Corvus was stolen?
His door was unlocked, and Corvus was missing.
What role does the concierge play in the story?
He informs the narrator about Argus’s movements.
How do petrol stations help in the chase?
They confirm seeing Argus’s car pass through.
What happens when Argus sees Corvus missing?
He panics and starts shooting randomly.
Why does Argus lose his vision?
Corvus likely took his spectacles, blinding him.
What does Argus do after losing his vision?
He surrenders to the police.
