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.
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.
A Taste for Death, through book 2 chapter 3
1. Describe and list any new characters that you meet in this section.
Miles Kynaston- Is a pathologist that Dalgliesh highly respects.
Darren’s Mom- She is a seemingly drunk prostitute, who is passed out when we meet her.
Father Kendrick- Father Barnes predecessor. He filled in at the Parish after the death of Father Collins.
Beryl McBride- She is Father Barnes house keeper, though she doesn’t do much cleaning or anything. She has a very strong Irish accent. She is a witness to the crime because she was walking by the crime scene the night of the murder, and she saw a shadow inside, and heard the sound of running water.
Tom McBride- Is married to Beryl, and was also a witness as he was with Beryl when they walked by the church.
Father Collins- Is the predecessor of Father Kendrick. When he died he left the Parish to Father Kendrick, who left it to Father Barnes.
Susan Kendrick- is Father Kendrick’s wife, who is highly organized, and who is very opinionated about Beryl.
Maggie Sullivan- is a friend of Beryl’s and another witness as she was also with Beryl the night of the murder, when they passed the church.
Evelyn Matlock- is Lady Ursula’s maid servant. She is questioned by detectives about the murder.
Gordon Halliwell- is an ex-sergeant in the police, and is Lady Ursula’s personal handyman and chauffeur.
Anthony Farrell- is Lady Ursula’s and Barbara Berowne’s lawyer.
George Piggott- is Barbara and Paul’s doctor.
Dominic Swayne- is an actor and is Barbara Berowne’s brother.
Sarah Berowne- is Paul Berowne’s daughter.
2. Why does Dalgliesh admire the Pathologist?
Dalgliesh admires Miles because he is always on time, he is very good at his job, and unlike the other pathologists, he does not make crude jokes about the bodies.
3. Where did Dalgliesh and Paul originally meet?
They met on an airplane that they happened to be sitting together on.
4. How did Paul’s grandfather lose a lot of money?
He invested all his money in property and stocks while they were low, intending to sell them when they were worth a lot, however, the things he chose to buy were not very popular so he never got money back from those investments.
5. What mistake did Father Barnes make with Beryl McBride when he first came to St. Matthews?
He did not take control of their relationship when they first met, so she took control and now she slacks off and doesn’t really do what she is supposed to do.
6. Why did Paul leave the practice of law?
He just did not like it very much.
7. Who is Ms. Matlock?
She is Lady Ursula’s maid servant, who takes care of guests, and other things.
8. Who is Farrell?
He is Lady Ursula’s and Barbara’s lawyer.
9. Who is Sara Berowne?
She is Paul Berowne’s daughter.
10. What is her profession?
She is a professional photographer.
A Taste for Death-Blog 1, Book 1 through Chp.7
1. What characters did I meet in these sections, dead or alive, and who are they?
Miss Emily Wharton- A sixty-five-year-old spinster of the parish of St. Matthew’s Church in Paddington, London, and lives nearby. She refills the flowers at the church on Wednesday and Friday, the ones by statues of Saints, and is one of people that originally discovers the two bodies in the church. She lives in Crowhurst Gardens.
Darren Wilkes- A 10 year old boy who lives in a very poor part of Paddington, and spends almost all of his time with Ms. Wharton. He is of no particular parish as far as he knows, and cares. He plays in the canal by Ms. Wharton’s house every day, does not attend school, and never mentions his parents.
Father Barnes- He is an old man that is the Father of St. Matthews. He always seems to be tired, exhausted, or confused. He is the third person to see the body’s, and is the one that calls the police. He is questioned later on and reveals the whereabouts of the one victim up until the night he died.
Harry Mack- He is a homeless man, who is usually grumpy, and keeps to himself. He does not like to be around other people, and when people offer to let him stay at their house, he always declines. He sleeps on the south patio of St. Matthews’s church. He is one of the suicide/murder victims found my Ms. Wharton, and his throat is cut very deeply.
Sir Paul Berowne- The second murder/suicide victim found dead with his throat slashed at St, Matthew’s church. Is a politician and a newly acquainted friend of Commander Dalgliesh. He was a Minister of The Crown.
Commander Adam Dalgliesh- He is an Inspector for the Police Department. He is an acquaintance of Sir Paul Berowne’s. He is the protagonist, and he put together an elite team of detectives and lab workers, he was assigned to this case.
Chief Inspector John Massingham- He is a Chief Inspector, and part of Dalgliesh’s elite unit.
Kate Miskin- The only women in Dalgliesh’s elite unit, and is an inspector.
Lady Ursula Berowne- The mother of Sir Paul Berowne is questioned later by Dalgliesh.
Steven Lampart- Is a secret lover to Barbara Berowne could possibly get questioned later on in the book. He is a doctor and friend of Lady Berowne, though he tries to act like family.
Barbara Berowne- Is the ex-wife of Sir Hugo Berowne, also the wife of Paul Berowne, and is the daughter in law of Ursula Berowne. She is the secret lover of Steven, though her feelings for him don’t extend beyond their sexual relations. She is carrying the child of Paul, and it’s a boy.
Hugo Berowne- Is one of the sons of Lady Ursula, and is the ex-husband to Barbara, he died in Ireland.
Jerome Mapleton- Is a member of an inner city political group, and interrupts the conversation between Dalgliesh and Paul Berowne. He is known to be very insensitive.
Theresa Noland- Was a maid for Lady Ursula, and commited suicide, and left note. She was featured in a very recent article about Paul Berowne.
Diana Travers- Is a deceased girl who got wasted and fell into water and drowned. She was also mentioned in the articles about Paul.
Mattie- Lady Ursula’s maid.
2. What are the settings?
St. Matthews Church- This is where the two bodies were found with their throats slit.
Grand Union Canal- Part of the route that Ms. Wharton takes to get to the church.
Dalgliesh’s Office- Where Dalgliesh is first introduced, while he is preparing for the case.
Lady Ursula’s Relaxing Room- Located on the 3rd floor of 62 Campden Hill Square.
Paul Berowne’s Office- Brief stop here.
St. James Park- Where Dalgliesh and Paul have a conversation before Paul’s death.
3. Why do you think James gives you so many details about the first two characters you meet?
I believe that he gave us so much information because these were the very first people who discover the bodies, and he wanted us to know some of their background. Plus, I think as the story progresses they will become more and more involved and important.
4. What elements of the plot are revealed?
There is a good deal of things revealed in the first seven sections. There is some kind of relationship with Dalgliesh and Paul, as well as with Father Barnes and Paul. There is something hidden about Darren’s past, and there is also something being hidden with the situation with Ursula and Paul. Also, it is revealed that it was quite possibly a murder, not a suicide.
5. What elements of the mystery are revealed?
Some of the elements revealed are that the two poor souls were probably murdered, that Paul had visited the church several times before his death, someone didn’t want anyone to see the diary of Paul, which is why it was found in the fireplace, and Paul’s wife was having an affair with Steven.
6. Do you get any clues as to who commited the crime?
It is possible that Harry Mack or Paul Berowne slit their own throat, then slit the other persons throat, but it is not very likely. The main clue is that Paul’s wife was having an affair, so it is possible that Steven commited the murders. There are also the small clues, like the partially burnt diary, the blotches of ink on paper on the Father’s desk, the damp kitchen towel, possibly blood in the kitchen sink pipe, and the Fathers suspicious attitude.
7. What is your impression of Dalgliesh? Do you like him?
My impression of Dalgliesh is that he is a very hard worker, he is a good man, polite, and respectable, and is a good leader. I do like him; I think he is an awesome guy, and great Commander. He is very good at what he does, and he takes his job very seriously.
Who do you think BVM is?
I don’t really know, but maybe it’s his mom or somebody in his past. Perhaps it has something to do with the church…..I don’t know, but perhaps we will find out later.
Previous Blogs
Hey Mrs. PA, I had all my blogs posted on my other account, but I now cannot reach that account for some reason, so I'm going to re-do all the blogs on this address, which should work this time. I'm going to give you the information for this new blog, and if you could let me know if you can find it that would be great.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)