Each week I would like you to comment on the following themes. How do you see Lewis speaking through the story about these themes? Be specific.
Destiny- Who controls one’s destiny?
I think that Lewis is going more towards the idea that everyone controls their own destiny, since Ransom is now living with the Hrossa.
The value of life- How does Lewis show his opinion on this?
Lewis shows through the story that the value of life is very high. The hrossa do not know what war is, and they all respect eachother.
Spiritual Battles- How is the spiritual battle between good and evil shown?
Lewis shoes this by describing how respectful and peaceful the hrossa are, and how they only have one mate for an entire life time. This is so unlike our human culture, we have wars all the time and kill eachother over stupid things, and we often have several wives in one lifetime as well.
How does Lewis have to compensate for the fact that the reader is unfamiliar with the setting of this story?
Well by this point in the story we are getting familiar with the races of Malacandra, and with the environment, and the language.
Please answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Ransom willingly works with Weston and Devine. Although Ransom wants to escape in what ways does he still need his captors?
He still needs his captors because he has no idea what Malacandra is like, and is afraid that if he runs away too soon he might die. Plus, his colleagues have all the food and water, as well as supplies.
2. What happens that allows Ransom the chance to escape?
The Sorn, which is one of the races of Malacandra, come to take Ransom, but as they approach Weston and Devine start firing their pistols at something in the sky, and in doing so they let go of Ransom, and as soon as they did he bolted for his life.
3. Why does everything on Malacandra appear abnormally elongated?
Things appear elongated because the gravity there is much less than on earth, which allows things to grow towards the sky more. Also, it’s just how things are there.
4. Ransom’s first encounter with the inhabitants of Malacandra gives him great fear. Later, his fear turns to fascination. What causes this change?
He becomes incredibly fascinated with the fact that the hrossa can speak, and he wants to learn their language. Shortly after his fist encounter with the hrossa, he realizes that it doesn’t want to harm him, and is very curious about him as well, which sparks his curiosity even more.
5. Although Ransom’s escape apparently put him back in control of his life, are there any factors outside his control that impact his life?
Yes, the fact that he has no idea where he is, and what kinds of creatures inhabit Malacandra. Also, he has no idea what kind of things he can safely eat and drink. Plus he is hundreds, maybe millions of miles away from earth. (or so he thinks)
6. Read Philippians 4: 12-19. Is the apostle Paul himself able to me his own needs? How are Paul’s needs met?
No, he is not able to meet his own needs, but his belief in the Lord, and his belief that his strength is in the lord, was able to get his needs provided for by the Philippians.
7. Paul writes, “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” What is that secret? How can you put into practice Paul’s words?
The secret to being content in all situations is by trusting, and believing in God, and believing that he loves you and will take care of you. I could put into practice Paul’s words by learning to not trust so much, and worry so much about our worldly situation, because God is the one in control, not the president, or anybody else.
8. Are independence and freedom of choice, in themselves, good, bad, or neutral? Again, explain your answer.
I believe that they are good, but their needs to be a limit to these because as we see in the world these days people abuse these rights, and end up hurting themselves, their nation, or other people.
9. In what ways does Ransom underestimate the intelligence of the hrossa?
He thinks their tools to be primitive, and their ways of cooking to me restricted and strange. For instance, though they could cook using other ways, they either eat raw vegetables, or boil things in water. He also things of their ways of transportation to be primitive.
10. What similarities do you see between Malacandrian theology and Christianity? Are there differences? What might account for the differences?
I see that we both want to avoid war, and that we both agree with having only one woman in your life, for your whole life. We also agree that though we have certain skills, the one who knows all is God. Also, they believe that when they die they get to go live with their God, as we believe.
11. What appears to be the Malacandrian attitude toward death?
They don’t mind dying at all, because they know that when they die they get to go see their version of God.
12. Why do you thing Ransom was unable to see the eldil?
I simply think that he was not able to see the eldil because he does not know how to look for them, and because the eldil did not want Ransom to see them at that moment.
13. Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-20. How do the different races of Malacandra exemplify this scripture?
Because some races are good at some things, and others are better at other things. For instance, the hrossa are the best at poetry, and fishing, and swimming, but the Seroni are better at knowing things, and reading the stars, and knowing things that happened way in the past.
14. Lewis writes that the instincts of the hrossa “resembled the unattained ideals of humanity.” What are some of the ideals Lewis is talking about here?
The fact that the hrossa don’t go to war with other tribes, and they happily share food with the other tribes. In other words they all get along, and live their own lives peacefully.
15. Why does Ransom get uneasy answering questions about the human race?
He gets uneasy because he does not want to tell the hrossa about the wars that humans have, and how we are very industrialized. Plus, he does not want to tell them that he was running from two men who tried to kill him, and who were going to hand him over to the Sorn.
Out of the Silent Planet Blog #2
Blog #2- Chapters 3-6
Each week I would like you to comment on the following themes. How do you see Lewis speaking through the story about these themes? Be specific.
Destiny- Who controls one’s destiny?
Again, I think he believes that for the post part each individual controls his/her destiny, though things in life can alter that destiny a bit.
The value of life- How does Lewis show his opinion on this?
He shows his opinion by having Ransom escape from Weston and Devine, therefore getting control of his destiny again.
Spiritual Battles- How is the spiritual battle between good and evil shown?
Weston and Devine are bad guys, who tried to use Ransom as a human sacrifice, but now he has escaped from them and is wandering Malacandra.
How does Lewis have to compensate for the fact that the reader is unfamiliar with the setting of this story?
Well he describes the ship that they take to the New Planet in high detail, and once they arrive on the Planet he describes it very well also, using great language and detail.
For these chapters please answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Weston defends his actions by saying “small claims must give way to great.” What does he mean?
He means that the actions and decisions of individual people must give way for what is best for all mankind.
2. Ransom considers Weston’s philosophy of life “raving-lunacy.” Using examples from the reading explain Weston’s philosophy of life.
Weston’s philosophy of life is that individual people’s rights, and importance means nothing when compared to the whole group. In other words society in a whole is of way more importance than any one person.
3. How does Ransom’s philosophy of life differ from Weston’s?
Ransom believes that every individual is very important, and that they deserve to be treated like humans, and with importance, while Weston believes that only the society as a whole matters.
4. Why does Ransom’s fear at the beginning of the space voyage gradually subside?
Because he comes to realize, and like how warm and cozy things are on the ship, and how warm and comforting the glow of the sun is. Plus, he is given tasks that make him seem like a necessary part of the group, for instance, he becomes the ship cook.
5. What does Ransom overhear that causes his fear to return?
He hears them talking about how they are going to use Ransom as a human sacrifice, and he hears them talking about the scary alien creatures that inhabit Malacandra.
6. How do Ransom’s actions show his attempt to regain control of his destiny?
Well, he grabs a knife for self-protection, and he plans to escape once they get to Malacandra. He is trying to find a way to get free.
7. Ransom is being held captive. Does he still have free will? Who is controlling his destiny? Explain you answer.
He has as much free will as he thinks he has. He could, if he wanted to, put a knife to Weston’s throat and force him to turn the ship around, though he doesn’t. He is still controlling his destiny, though his location is being controlled by Weston and Devine.
8. In Weston’s philosophy, the good for the majority outweighs individual rights. Ransom’s philosophy upholds individual rights. Which, if either, is correct?
I think that their needs to be a point in between the two, a middle point so to speak. Because depending on the situation, a single persons rights may need to be violated to do something for the good of the people, but we still need to value a person’s individual rights.
Each week I would like you to comment on the following themes. How do you see Lewis speaking through the story about these themes? Be specific.
Destiny- Who controls one’s destiny?
Again, I think he believes that for the post part each individual controls his/her destiny, though things in life can alter that destiny a bit.
The value of life- How does Lewis show his opinion on this?
He shows his opinion by having Ransom escape from Weston and Devine, therefore getting control of his destiny again.
Spiritual Battles- How is the spiritual battle between good and evil shown?
Weston and Devine are bad guys, who tried to use Ransom as a human sacrifice, but now he has escaped from them and is wandering Malacandra.
How does Lewis have to compensate for the fact that the reader is unfamiliar with the setting of this story?
Well he describes the ship that they take to the New Planet in high detail, and once they arrive on the Planet he describes it very well also, using great language and detail.
For these chapters please answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. Weston defends his actions by saying “small claims must give way to great.” What does he mean?
He means that the actions and decisions of individual people must give way for what is best for all mankind.
2. Ransom considers Weston’s philosophy of life “raving-lunacy.” Using examples from the reading explain Weston’s philosophy of life.
Weston’s philosophy of life is that individual people’s rights, and importance means nothing when compared to the whole group. In other words society in a whole is of way more importance than any one person.
3. How does Ransom’s philosophy of life differ from Weston’s?
Ransom believes that every individual is very important, and that they deserve to be treated like humans, and with importance, while Weston believes that only the society as a whole matters.
4. Why does Ransom’s fear at the beginning of the space voyage gradually subside?
Because he comes to realize, and like how warm and cozy things are on the ship, and how warm and comforting the glow of the sun is. Plus, he is given tasks that make him seem like a necessary part of the group, for instance, he becomes the ship cook.
5. What does Ransom overhear that causes his fear to return?
He hears them talking about how they are going to use Ransom as a human sacrifice, and he hears them talking about the scary alien creatures that inhabit Malacandra.
6. How do Ransom’s actions show his attempt to regain control of his destiny?
Well, he grabs a knife for self-protection, and he plans to escape once they get to Malacandra. He is trying to find a way to get free.
7. Ransom is being held captive. Does he still have free will? Who is controlling his destiny? Explain you answer.
He has as much free will as he thinks he has. He could, if he wanted to, put a knife to Weston’s throat and force him to turn the ship around, though he doesn’t. He is still controlling his destiny, though his location is being controlled by Weston and Devine.
8. In Weston’s philosophy, the good for the majority outweighs individual rights. Ransom’s philosophy upholds individual rights. Which, if either, is correct?
I think that their needs to be a point in between the two, a middle point so to speak. Because depending on the situation, a single persons rights may need to be violated to do something for the good of the people, but we still need to value a person’s individual rights.
Out of the Silent Planet Blog #1
Blog #1. Out of the Silent Planet -chapters one and two
Each week I would like you to comment on the following themes. How do you see Lewis speaking through the story about these themes? Be specific.
Destiny- Who controls one’s destiny? I believe that you control your destiny, though sometimes outside forces shape our destiny just a little bit. Lewis speaks through the story about this because Ransom believes he controls his own destiny but then he gets kidnapped by Devine and Weston.
The value of life- How does Lewis show his opinion on this? He believes that human life is very valuable. He shows this by having Ransom, a total stranger, going to find this lost kid. Weston and Devine do not value individual life, only the human populace as a whole.
Spiritual Battles- How is the spiritual battle between good and evil shown?
Ransom is the nice guy who just wanted to get the kid back, and Devine and Weston are the bad guys because they kidnap Ransom.
How does Lewis have to compensate for the fact that the reader is unfamiliar with the setting of this story? He compensates by describing the characters a lot, and how they act.
For these chapters please answer the following questions in full sentences.
1. Why was the woman Ransom met so visibly upset?
Because her son that worked at a manor down the road was not home yet, and it was very late.
2. What was it about a walking tour that Ransom found so appealing?
He liked being away from everyone, and he liked not being able to be contacted, plus he just likes walking.
3. How did Devine react upon hearing that Ransom had no family to answer to and that no one knew where he was?
He proceeded to ask many specific questions about that, to make sure that no one would look for Ransom if he disappeared.
4. What does the discussion between Weston and Devine, while Ransom appears to be unconscious reveal about the character of the two men?
That they don’t value life like Ransom does, and also some of what they are going to do in the near future.
5. Read Philippians 2:3. Describe how the actions of Ransom, Devine, and Weston follow or conflict this command.
Philippians 2:3 says, “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” Devine and Weston totally contradict this verse because Devine has a rivalry going on with Ransom from their younger years, and Weston and Devine both consider themselves to be above other humans.
Each week I would like you to comment on the following themes. How do you see Lewis speaking through the story about these themes? Be specific.
Destiny- Who controls one’s destiny? I believe that you control your destiny, though sometimes outside forces shape our destiny just a little bit. Lewis speaks through the story about this because Ransom believes he controls his own destiny but then he gets kidnapped by Devine and Weston.
The value of life- How does Lewis show his opinion on this? He believes that human life is very valuable. He shows this by having Ransom, a total stranger, going to find this lost kid. Weston and Devine do not value individual life, only the human populace as a whole.
Spiritual Battles- How is the spiritual battle between good and evil shown?
Ransom is the nice guy who just wanted to get the kid back, and Devine and Weston are the bad guys because they kidnap Ransom.
How does Lewis have to compensate for the fact that the reader is unfamiliar with the setting of this story? He compensates by describing the characters a lot, and how they act.
For these chapters please answer the following questions in full sentences.
1. Why was the woman Ransom met so visibly upset?
Because her son that worked at a manor down the road was not home yet, and it was very late.
2. What was it about a walking tour that Ransom found so appealing?
He liked being away from everyone, and he liked not being able to be contacted, plus he just likes walking.
3. How did Devine react upon hearing that Ransom had no family to answer to and that no one knew where he was?
He proceeded to ask many specific questions about that, to make sure that no one would look for Ransom if he disappeared.
4. What does the discussion between Weston and Devine, while Ransom appears to be unconscious reveal about the character of the two men?
That they don’t value life like Ransom does, and also some of what they are going to do in the near future.
5. Read Philippians 2:3. Describe how the actions of Ransom, Devine, and Weston follow or conflict this command.
Philippians 2:3 says, “Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.” Devine and Weston totally contradict this verse because Devine has a rivalry going on with Ransom from their younger years, and Weston and Devine both consider themselves to be above other humans.
A Taste for Death Blog 5- Through book 4 chapter 8
1. What two facts does Dalgliesh discover that makes appear like Sir Paul might have had something to do with the death of Diana Travers?
Dalgliesh discovers that Sir Paul was at the place of death, during the time of death, which is quite disconcerting, and that after that he was soaking wet. Though I personally think that he tried to save Diana, which is equally as possible.
2. Who are Frank Musgrave and General Mark Nollinge?
These men were the managers of the Party that Sir Paul was in, and they were in a way partners with him, though not entirely so.
3. Why does Dalgliesh realize that he will have to investigate Musgrave?
Because Musgrave did not have an allaby for the night of the murder, plus, he had called Lady Ursula the day of the murder, and asked to talk to Sir Paul, though Lady Ursula told him that Paul would not be in for the rest of the evening.
4. What does the General tell Dalgliesh that makes him suspect that Lady Ursula lied to him?
He suspects that she lied because the General said that Ursula said that Paul would not be back for the evening, but when Dalgliesh talked to Ursula she said that she had no idea when Paul would be back.
5. Why do you think Frank Musgrave is threatened by the death of Sir Paul Berowne?
Because he does not want his position to be tainted by Paul’s death. He thinks that people might suspect he killed Paul, perhaps because with Paul gone he might be able to advance further in his party, who know.
6. Who is Miss Washburn?
She is Sir Paul’s mistress and servant.
7. How did she learn of Sir Paul’s death?
She heard of his death when she was watching TV.
8. How did Sir Paul and Miss Washburn meet?
They met at work one day.
9. Who is Mrs. Iris Minns?
She is the housekeeper and servant for Lady Ursula, and Sir Paul.
10. What important detail do Massingham and Kate learn from her?
Well, they receive a book that Sir Paul lent to Mrs. Iris, the author signed it on the date of Diana’s death, and they learned that Barbara is pregnant along with other things about Barbara and Paul.
11. What does Kate take away from Minn’s apartment? Why is it relevant?
The book that Mrs. Iris gives to her, the one that was signed by the author on the day that Diana died. It is relevant because it was signed on the day that Diana died.
12. Why would Massingham christen his children? What do you think of his reason?
Massingham christens his children because of tradition. He is also doing it because everyone else is doing it. I think that is a ridiculous reason to do something, just because everyone else was doing it. You should never make a choice based on what everyone else is doing.
13. Who does Dalgliesh go to visit all by his lonesome?
He goes to visit the grandparents of Therissa Noland.
14. What clue does he find there?
He finds a weird little slip of paper with a bunch of random letters and numbers on it, and apparently it is Therissa Noland’s hand writing.
Dalgliesh discovers that Sir Paul was at the place of death, during the time of death, which is quite disconcerting, and that after that he was soaking wet. Though I personally think that he tried to save Diana, which is equally as possible.
2. Who are Frank Musgrave and General Mark Nollinge?
These men were the managers of the Party that Sir Paul was in, and they were in a way partners with him, though not entirely so.
3. Why does Dalgliesh realize that he will have to investigate Musgrave?
Because Musgrave did not have an allaby for the night of the murder, plus, he had called Lady Ursula the day of the murder, and asked to talk to Sir Paul, though Lady Ursula told him that Paul would not be in for the rest of the evening.
4. What does the General tell Dalgliesh that makes him suspect that Lady Ursula lied to him?
He suspects that she lied because the General said that Ursula said that Paul would not be back for the evening, but when Dalgliesh talked to Ursula she said that she had no idea when Paul would be back.
5. Why do you think Frank Musgrave is threatened by the death of Sir Paul Berowne?
Because he does not want his position to be tainted by Paul’s death. He thinks that people might suspect he killed Paul, perhaps because with Paul gone he might be able to advance further in his party, who know.
6. Who is Miss Washburn?
She is Sir Paul’s mistress and servant.
7. How did she learn of Sir Paul’s death?
She heard of his death when she was watching TV.
8. How did Sir Paul and Miss Washburn meet?
They met at work one day.
9. Who is Mrs. Iris Minns?
She is the housekeeper and servant for Lady Ursula, and Sir Paul.
10. What important detail do Massingham and Kate learn from her?
Well, they receive a book that Sir Paul lent to Mrs. Iris, the author signed it on the date of Diana’s death, and they learned that Barbara is pregnant along with other things about Barbara and Paul.
11. What does Kate take away from Minn’s apartment? Why is it relevant?
The book that Mrs. Iris gives to her, the one that was signed by the author on the day that Diana died. It is relevant because it was signed on the day that Diana died.
12. Why would Massingham christen his children? What do you think of his reason?
Massingham christens his children because of tradition. He is also doing it because everyone else is doing it. I think that is a ridiculous reason to do something, just because everyone else was doing it. You should never make a choice based on what everyone else is doing.
13. Who does Dalgliesh go to visit all by his lonesome?
He goes to visit the grandparents of Therissa Noland.
14. What clue does he find there?
He finds a weird little slip of paper with a bunch of random letters and numbers on it, and apparently it is Therissa Noland’s hand writing.
A Taste for Death-Blog 4- through chapter 4 section 1
1. What does Kate admire about Dalgliesh’s ability to Interview?
He keeps his interviews short and sweet. Plus, he asks questions that seem to the person being interviewed to be completely irrelevant to the situation, but this is how Dalgliesh tricks them into getting exactly the info he wants out of them.
2. Why do Kate and Dalgliesh think that Lampart told them story about Sir Paul Berowne saving his life?
To make Lampart not look like a suspect, I mean, why would Lampart would kill Sir Paul if Paul saved his life.
3. Dalgliesh asks Kate if she enjoyed herself in the interview, what is her response?
She does not tell want to lie to Dalgliesh, and he could probably tell if she was lying, so she told him the truth, which is that she liked the power she had over the person, and overall she did enjoy herself.
4. What makes Lampart a suspect? Give two reasons.
His really nervous attitude during the interview, plus his little side story about Sir Paul saving his life. Also, his past relationship with Sir Paul and Barbara Berowne make him a suspect. Also, Lampart is a doctor, so he would know how to make certain cuts look like suicide.
5. Why are the matches found at the crime scene such an important clue?
The matches are so imperative to the whole scene because they might be able t determine who lit the match, whether it was Paul Berowne, or the killer.
6. Who is Kynaston?
He is the Pathologist that did the autopsy on Sir Paul.
7. What is the estimated time of death?
The estimated time of death was to be between 7 pm and 9pm.
8. What is the Paternoster review?
It is a pretty well known newspaper company that is known for their book reviews.
9. Who is Conrad Ackroyd?
He is the owner of the newspaper company called the Paternoster review.
10. Describe him.
He is kind of round, he is pretty active, he has eyes that kind of slant upward, he has chubby cheeks, which is kind of weird since he is really active, and he moves with apparent grace.
11. What present does Dalgliesh give to Conrad’s wife?
Dalgliesh gives her a children’s book titled “Dulcy Plays the Game”.
12. What information does Dalgliesh get form Conrad? Name at least two things.
Dalgliesh gets a little bit more information about several suspects, also, he was told by Conrad the Sir Paul actually was at the Black Swan the night one of the girls Paul knew drowned in a river, which Sir Paul lied about.
13. Who is Melvin John’s? Why is he included in the story?
All we really know about Melvin right now is that he is a lover to Tracy, and that they were both witnesses in a sense since they saw a black car the night of the murder parked outside of the church. I am not quite sure why Melvin is included in the story, but I would venture to guess that if the author took the time to put him in the story, he will have more significance later on in the book.
14. Why did Sarah Berowne not respect her father anymore?
Because she suspects that he had something to do with the death of her mother.
15. Why are Sarah and Garrod lying about their activities on Tuesday night? Where were they really on the night of the murder?
They were really at a Marxist meeting. I would imagine that they lied because they don’t want people to know that they are into Marxism, and I suppose that it is possible that they had something to do with the murder, but I guess we’ll just have to find out now won’t we..
He keeps his interviews short and sweet. Plus, he asks questions that seem to the person being interviewed to be completely irrelevant to the situation, but this is how Dalgliesh tricks them into getting exactly the info he wants out of them.
2. Why do Kate and Dalgliesh think that Lampart told them story about Sir Paul Berowne saving his life?
To make Lampart not look like a suspect, I mean, why would Lampart would kill Sir Paul if Paul saved his life.
3. Dalgliesh asks Kate if she enjoyed herself in the interview, what is her response?
She does not tell want to lie to Dalgliesh, and he could probably tell if she was lying, so she told him the truth, which is that she liked the power she had over the person, and overall she did enjoy herself.
4. What makes Lampart a suspect? Give two reasons.
His really nervous attitude during the interview, plus his little side story about Sir Paul saving his life. Also, his past relationship with Sir Paul and Barbara Berowne make him a suspect. Also, Lampart is a doctor, so he would know how to make certain cuts look like suicide.
5. Why are the matches found at the crime scene such an important clue?
The matches are so imperative to the whole scene because they might be able t determine who lit the match, whether it was Paul Berowne, or the killer.
6. Who is Kynaston?
He is the Pathologist that did the autopsy on Sir Paul.
7. What is the estimated time of death?
The estimated time of death was to be between 7 pm and 9pm.
8. What is the Paternoster review?
It is a pretty well known newspaper company that is known for their book reviews.
9. Who is Conrad Ackroyd?
He is the owner of the newspaper company called the Paternoster review.
10. Describe him.
He is kind of round, he is pretty active, he has eyes that kind of slant upward, he has chubby cheeks, which is kind of weird since he is really active, and he moves with apparent grace.
11. What present does Dalgliesh give to Conrad’s wife?
Dalgliesh gives her a children’s book titled “Dulcy Plays the Game”.
12. What information does Dalgliesh get form Conrad? Name at least two things.
Dalgliesh gets a little bit more information about several suspects, also, he was told by Conrad the Sir Paul actually was at the Black Swan the night one of the girls Paul knew drowned in a river, which Sir Paul lied about.
13. Who is Melvin John’s? Why is he included in the story?
All we really know about Melvin right now is that he is a lover to Tracy, and that they were both witnesses in a sense since they saw a black car the night of the murder parked outside of the church. I am not quite sure why Melvin is included in the story, but I would venture to guess that if the author took the time to put him in the story, he will have more significance later on in the book.
14. Why did Sarah Berowne not respect her father anymore?
Because she suspects that he had something to do with the death of her mother.
15. Why are Sarah and Garrod lying about their activities on Tuesday night? Where were they really on the night of the murder?
They were really at a Marxist meeting. I would imagine that they lied because they don’t want people to know that they are into Marxism, and I suppose that it is possible that they had something to do with the murder, but I guess we’ll just have to find out now won’t we..
Sentences for words 13-15
British Literature Landon Aukerman
Sentences for words 13-15 10/20/10
Stoic:
The stoic girl did not cry or feel bad when the bully took her lunch money.
Vibrant:
Glasgow is a very vibrant city, with lots of entertainment for young people.
Zealous:
Unfortunately his extremely zealous brand of police work means that Starsky burns through partners faster than his beloved Gran Torino goes through spark plugs.
A Taste for Death-Blog 3- Chapter 3 section 1
- Who is Ivor Garrod?
He is Sarah Berowne’s friend. He also might be her lover, and lawyer.
2. Do you think he committed the murders? Why or why not?
I do not think he committed the murders, or was in involved at all.
3. Was Sarah Berowne honest with the police?
She was not honest because she lied about the fact that she did NOT have appointments in the afternoon.
4. What child-hood experience does Sarah think of?
When she was younger and she got lost in a train station.
5. Why do you think the author included this in the book?
Just to give a bit more background information on Sarah.
6. Who is Gordon Halliwell?
He is the chauffeur and handy man for Lady Ursula.
7. Why does Dalgliesh want to talk to him?
He has to question everybody, as it is his job to.
8. What is Halliwell unwilling to tell Dalgliesh? Why?
Halliwell will not tell Dalgliesh the address of his girlfriend, because she is a widow, and being questioned about death might bring up painful memories, so he is just being a sweet boyfriend.
9. Who interrupts Dalgliesh’s interview with Halliwell? Why?
Dominic Swany interrupts to ask Halliwell if he can borrow the car.
10. What do you learn about Kate Miskin’s private life?
She loves her life, and feels like it helps her keep free of her old life, she was raised with her Grandma after her parents were killed, and she is excited about the case because it may prove to be a promising career.
11. Who is Leroy Price? Why do you think James included this incident in the book?
Someone that Kate knew in the past possibly, and I think he just wanted to give us more insight into her background, and past.
12. What is your impression of Barbara Berowne’s brother? Why?
He is a bum who lounges around at his sister’s house all the time. I think he definitely has something to do with the murder, but I do not know yet.
13. What do you learn about Massingham’s private life?
He lives with his pa in a villa St. Petersburg.
14. What is ironic about Miskin’s and Massingham’s attitude toward eachother?
They are jealous of eachother.
15. Who is Lampart? Why does Dalgliesh want to speak to him?
Lampart is a friend and doctor of Lady Berowne. He is a secret lover to Barbara Berowne, and Dalgliesh wants to speak to him because he could be a key piece in solving the murder case.
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