Antiforeignism


 * __A Murder is Announced__ Theme of Antiforeignism **

The theme of antiforeignism is brought up from the beginning when Mitzi, the housekeeper for little paddocks, is introduced. Mitzi is petrified that the Nazis are after her due to the announcement in the morning newspaper. Mitzi upholds the image that foreigners are not worth much in their society and only do petty work, and she is strongly suspected by police of being the criminal because in their perception that foreigners are liars. After the murder of Rudi Scherz occurs, his coworker at the spa told Craddock that he was a foreigner and he was called in as a holdup man for what he thought was a silly english joke. The divide with foreigners becomes known because Rudi was clueless to the situation, showing again, how foreigners are not desired.


 * Questions About Antiforeignism **

1. How much of a role does antiforeignism play in the novel? 2. How were foreigners viewed during this time period? Does that influence the book? 3. Mitzi and Rudi were depicted a little clueless, how big of a role does that play in the novel?


 * Consider This **

Begin a debate with an opinion on Antiforeignisms role is the book and how it affected the outcome.

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