This novel is an exploration into the concepts of Justice and Guilt. The characters are chosen by Wargrave for having escaped the consequences of the heinous acts. This serves as justification for his actions in the novel. This creates a moral dilemma and asks a significant question of the readers. Is murder ever justifiable? Discuss in your groups and don’t just consider the novel.
In a sense of spirtituality (Exodus 20:13) and emotionally, no, Murder is not ever justifiable. But, we have to consider other things. Murder is not okay, but could potentially have beneficial consequences – if you killed someone to save the lives of others, and had no other alternative.