In The Mousetrap, the action occurs at Monkswell Manor, where Mollie and Giles Ralston are preparing for the arrival of their dinner guests, fretting over the effect the blizzard raising outside will have on their plans, and barely noticing the news reports that there has been a murder in the area. The guests arrive—including a Mr. Paravicini, who was not invited but who seeks refuge after car trouble in the blizzard.
The next day, a police officer, Sergeant Trotter, arrives on skis and reveals a series of connections between the murder and Monkswell Manor. Suspicions abound and tensions rise until Mrs. Boyle is found strangled to death.
Sergeant Trotter assembles everyone for questioning and nobody manages to offer a truly satisfactory account of their innocence, leading to more suspicion and accusations amidst the growing realization that the murderer is among them.
At this point, I would urge you to leave it to your own conscience to decide how much you divulge regarding the climax of the play and the identity of the murderer. Traditionally, audience members are asked at the conclusion of The Mousetrap not to reveal the details of the play's ending to anyone outside the theatre. The way in which the play toys with the traditional whodunnit model is singularly famous in theatrical circles, and the tradition around not revealing the murderer's identity is akin to, though perhaps not as powerful as, the tradition that dictates actors never speak the name of "the Scottish play." Therefore, it remains at the writer's discretion as to how much they reveal regarding the ending of The Mousetrap.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
What is a plot summary of the play The Mousetrap?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
What is the theme of the chapter Lead?
Primo Levi's complex probing of the Holocaust, including his survival of Auschwitz and pre- and post-war life, is organized around indiv...
-
The statement "Development policy needs to be about poor people, not just poor countries," carries a lot of baggage. Let's dis...
-
Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that thrive in diverse environments (such as the ocean, the soil, and the human body). Various bac...
-
Note that these events are not in chronological order. The story is told by the narrator, looking back upon her life. The first notable even...
-
It seems most likely you are asking about Michael Halliday's theories of language. He argues children have seven main functions they use...
-
James is very unhappy on a number of occasions throughout the story, but he's especially unhappy with his life situation as the story be...
-
Under common law, any hotel, inn, or other hospitality establishment has a duty to exercise "reasonable care" for the safety an...
-
One of the plot lines in Pride and Prejudice is Mrs. Bennet’s plan to marry off her daughters, preferably to rich men. Throughout the novel...
No comments:
Post a Comment