ch 11-15

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

A Kiss before Dying

ch 11-15

Who says "There were times when being so handsome was a definite handicap" and why does the person think so? (p53, ch 11)

"He"

Because he is so handsome, people look at him. They might remember him because they looked at him. Being handsome can be such a handicap, is what he thinks ironically. 

Why does he so 'gallantly' let the old lady into the lift before him? (p55, ch 11)

If he doesn't enter the lift with Dorrie, it looks less like they belong together. He doesn't want any witnesses to the fact that they are a pair/came in as a pair. 

ch 11, p56

p56: "Come on, get your last look at the world as an unmarried woman." 

a grim foreshadowing of what will happen next

What effect does it have on you as a reader that it is hard for him to open the door to the outside space on the top floor of the building? (p56, ch 11)

It slows the pace. This heightens the tension. 

"An act of God, the crazy kind of little thing that was always screwing up perfect plans, - and he had anticipated it. Jesus! He ran a hand over his hair, wishing there were a mirror." p57, ch 12
What do you think when you read this?

What an arrogant twat! Does he place himself above God?!

What does he feel once he has pushed her off the building? (end ch 12)

1. relief
2. pain
3. sadness
4. calm

What's the only thing chapter 13 is about?

Him getting rid of all the evidence. 

And what is chapter 14 about?

Witnesses that have been questioned by newspaper reporters. 

Why does he feel invincible at the end of chapter 15?

Although he wasn't rich yet, he got away with murder. 

(and, as he is only 24, there is still plenty of time to get rich)