2-3-4 Challenge Book Discussions #1 discussion

When Hannah Oakes was interviewed, she immediately accuses Daisy of having murdered Charles. What do you think her motive was in pointing the finger at Daisy?

Hannah knew who Daisy really was. She may have just thought Daisy was the easiest person to sacrifice.

I was really confused about why she’d accuse Daisy without cause. It made me suspicious about exactly who Daisy was for Hannah to want to get rid of her. I just knew there was something there.

Well, to be fair, Daisy was the only one that stayed with Charles throughout the night. It'd be natural for suspicion to fall on her. Jennie didn't suspect her because she knew the truth of who Daisy was. The butler also didn't suspect because he seemed to like her and care about her. But for someone who had no emotional investment in her, she'd be the natural suspect.

That’s rational but Hannah offered no explanation when Frank asked her why. That’s what confused me. Most people accusing someone of murder at least cough up some point of view.

Hannah didn't seem like someone who needs much motive to accuse a person, especially a servant, so I didn't think much about it

Hannah was spoiled and self-absorbed. She may have blamed Daisy for Jenny's secret coming out and this gave her incentive to accuse her.