And Then There Were None By Emily Brent Quotes

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In Agatha Christie's book And Then There Were None, Emily Brent is a character that is deceptive because, although appearing to be a fine person with strong morals and a commitment to the bible, Emily Brent is actually a self-righteous murderer who manipulates the bible. Emily Brent comes across as a pleasant yet wary individual. On the surface, she appears to be mature and polite. She gives the impression of being a religious woman because she frequently reads and quotes from her Bible. As indicated in Chapter 1 Section IV, “Enveloped in an aura of righteousness and unyielding principles, Miss Brent sat in her crowded third-class carriage and triumphed over its discomfort and its heat”(Christie). She also exhibits great prejudice and disapproval

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