And Then There Were None Direct Characterization

People may wonder how effective characterization is so important in a novel. Characterization is highly vital in a novel because it’s what builds up the characters in the story. Without effective characterization, readers aren't able to receive a vivid image of the characters in the novel. Characterization also helps people get engaged with the novel. Three polarizing characters like Vera Claythorne, Philip Lombard, and General Macarthur from Agatha Christie's novel, And Then There Were None exemplify the strong character traits they have and how their character traits have an ultimate affect the decisions they make. Vera claythorne at the beginning of the story, seems mentally sane, but as the story progresses, she transforms into a mentally unhinged person. In other words, near the beginning of the story when Philip Lombard puts the needle on the record and the gramophone starts playing, Vera cries, “Turn it off! Turn it off! It’s horrible!” (50). This illustrates how a simple record changes Vera from a clean, calm state of mind to a frantic and panicked state of mind. Another key point is
For instance, in the dining room as all the remaining characters discuss which one of them could possibly be U.N OWEN, Lombard states, “ At any rate, I suppose you’ll leave the women out of it.” Lombard believes that since Emily Brent and Vera Claythorne are women, they wouldn’t be strong or smart enough to commit such a crime. This reveals how Lombard favors men being stronger than women. To also point out when Vera says they should pull Dr. Armstrong out the water, Lombard says, “What’s this? Womanly pity?” This emphasizes that Lombard believes that Vera is getting on her feelings which makes him feel that men shouldn’t feel sorry for people because men are supposedly stronger than women.With this in mind, this demonstrates how Philip Lombard thinks men are greater in comparison with