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  1. Last 7 days
    1. Namely, Jay’s shiftingstatements to police and how the cell tower information didn’t fully match Jay’s narrative

      These call records do not fully support Adnan's defense, nor do they clearly prove his whereabouts at the time of the crime. In fact, there are some ambiguous parts in these records, which lead her to question whether the investigation may have missed some crucial clues or, whether intentionally or unintentionally, misled the progress of the case.

    2. I don’t know

      I thought that in this conversation, Sarah would believe Adnan is more innocent, but instead, she seems to lose more confidence in him. Why is that?

    3. Or are you only working with cases where you’re pretty sure from the get‑go that the person is‑‑

      In this segment, Sarah Koenig raises an intriguing question about the nature of investigative work: "Are you only working with cases where you're pretty sure from the get-go that the person is guilty or innocent?" This line touches on the ethical and practical complexities of investigative journalism. It challenges the assumption that journalists or detectives can be certain from the start about someone's guilt or innocence, emphasizing the uncertainty and nuances that often come with real-life cases.

  2. Oct 2024
    1. You can come with me. We’ve won, my dear! We’ve won

      The "little figure," is a symbol foreshadowing their misfortune. Why does Vera regard them as part of we?

    2. Philip Lombard was dead - shot through the hear

      In And Then There Were None, Lombard's death is indeed caused by Vera Claythorne. In the final stages of the story, overwhelmed by psychological pressure and fear, Vera shoots Lombard. This act is a reflection of her complex inner turmoil and the story's tense atmosphere. This twist is shocking for readers and adds to the overall tragic feel of the narrative.

    3. Surely some one can read Morse. And then they’ll come to take us off. Long before thisevening.”

      In the later part of the story, some characters still believe that there is hope for salvation, which is quite ironic for readers who already know the ending.

    4. Dr. Armstrong.”Lombard gave a low whistle.“The doctor, eh? You know, I should have put him last of all.

      Lombard and Vera have a disagreement during a seemingly peaceful conversation, and based on the subsequent text, Vera appears to be quite convinced of her suspicions.

    5. None of us are going to leave the island. That’s the plan. You know it, of course, perfectly.What, perhaps, you can’t understand is the relief!”

      Why does General MacArthur say that everyone is waiting for the end while also stating that Vera won't understand this as a form of release?

    6. no, it isn’t coincidence! It’s our murderer’s touch of local colour! He’s a playful beast.Likes to stick to his damnable nursery jingle as closely as possible’

      In the current situation with multiple deaths, people have different perspectives on the issues at hand. However, some have also identified the killer's tricks, revealing the killer's talent for confusion and malicious enjoyment.

  3. Sep 2024
    1. This, under the circumstances, has been justly characterized by one of the witnesses {cc}(Montani, the confectioner,){cc} as an expression of remonstrance or expostulation.

      Not only was I surprised, but the witnesses in the story were as well. This surprise could be related to the truth being revealed or the curiosity about who is responsible.

    2. The throat of the old lady was not merely cut, but the head absolutely severed from the body

      The passage shows the cruelness of an animal and also illustrates the behavior of animals being skilled at imitation. Though it did it unconsciously, it’s also harmful.

    3. “The man who ran up against you as we entered the street — it may have been fifteen minutes ago.”

      Showing Dupin's prowess in deduction and his unpredictable personality through a random dialogue. Even before the case officially begins, let the reader understand his character