Greed


 * __A Murder is Announced__ Theme of Greed **

Greed plays a large role in the novel. At the end of the day, it's all about the money. It is suspected that Rudi would want to kill Letitia Blacklock because she would not give him money to go to Switzerland. Many disguised people venture to Chipping Cleghorn to collect money from Randall Goedler's will. People will go to extremes to gain money, even if not earned. The entire plot, specifically Charlotte's scheme, is driven by the greed to get Letitia's money. Christie argues that the inevitable quality of greed causes people to take impulsive and immoral actions and even commit murder...


 * Questions About Greed **

1. How does greed affect the actions of each character? 2. Is there a limit to the extremity of the actions one will take as a result of greed? 3. Is greed a main cause of Letitia Blacklock's actions?


 * Consider This **

Start an informal debate on the importance of money and how it affects people through greed.

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