Death on the Nile

Main Characters and Their Development

• Hercule Poirot - The famous Belgian detective who finds himself aboard a Nile cruise liner. He showcases his exceptional skills in solving the murder using his methods of deduction and observation. Poirot demonstrates a deep understanding of human nature and motivation.
• Linnet Ridgeway Doyle - A young, beautiful, and wealthy heiress who has recently married Simon Doyle. Linnet is a central figure in the plot, as her murder becomes the main crime Poirot investigates. She is portrayed as confident and somewhat arrogant.
• Simon Doyle - Linnet's husband, who was previously engaged to Jacqueline de Bellefort. Simon is at the center of a love triangle and suspicion of his wife's murder. His character is revealed through his relationships with Linnet and Jacqueline, showing his weaknesses and ambitions.
• Jacqueline de Bellefort - Simon's former fiancée and Linnet's friend. Jacqueline harbors strong feelings for Simon and is jealous of Linnet. She becomes one of the main suspects in the murder and displays a complex inner world full of passion and despair.
• Rosalie Otterbourne - A young woman traveling with her mother, writer Salome Otterbourne. Rosalie is depicted as a caring and devoted daughter trying to protect her mother from the consequences of her alcoholism. She also becomes involved in the murder investigation.
• Salome Otterbourne - An eccentric writer and Rosalie's mother. Salome suffers from alcoholism and often behaves erratically. Her character adds drama and comedy to the plot and plays an important role in solving the crime.
• Andrew Pennington - An American lawyer and Linnet's trustee. He falls under suspicion due to his financial manipulations and possible motive for murder. Pennington is portrayed as cunning and calculating.
• Miss Bowers - A nurse accompanying Mrs. Van Schuyler. Miss Bowers is shown as a professional and responsible woman who also becomes involved in the investigation.
• Mrs. Van Schuyler - A wealthy and capricious elderly woman traveling with Miss Bowers. She plays a secondary but important role in the plot, adding elements of intrigue and suspicion.
• Cornelia Robson - Mrs. Van Schuyler's niece, a modest and kind girl. Cornelia becomes a focal point due to her kindness and honesty, which aids Poirot in his investigation.