Murder on the Orient Express | Topics for Discussion & Projects

Murder on the Orient Express Topics for Discussion

Debate the book's perspective on justice. Consider particularly Mrs. Hubbard's comments (see "Quotes", p. 253). Was Ratchett/Cassetti justifiably murdered? Would it be appropriate to call his death an execution? Did Poirot, the Doctor, and Monsieur Bouc make the morally and/or legally correct decision about the solution?

Debate the question of capital punishment and/or execution. Consider again Mrs. Hub-bard's comments (see "Quotes", p. 253). Is the execution of a criminal such as Ratchett/Casstti, or any other repeat offender guilty of a series of life/soul destroying crimes, ever justified? Why or why not?

Consider and discuss what might move you to the extremes of action taken by the passengers on the Orient Express. What o you feel passionately enough about that you might take matters of law and justice into your own hands? What might you commit murder for? What are the moral implications of...
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