Evil Under the Sun

Main Characters and Their Development

• Hercule Poirot: The famous Belgian detective who finds himself on vacation at a hotel on the island. He uses his outstanding skills in observation and deduction to investigate the murder of Arlena Stuart. During the investigation, Poirot uncovers many secrets and motives of other characters, demonstrating his insight and ability to solve complex puzzles.
• Arlena Stuart: A famous actress and beauty who becomes the murder victim. Her vibrant and provocative personality incites jealousy and hatred in many people, making her death the central event of the book.
• Kenneth Marshall: Arlena's husband, who outwardly appears calm and composed, but his relationships with his wife and other characters prove to be more complicated than they seem at first glance.
• Christine Redfern: A young woman vacationing on the island with her husband Patrick. She is quiet and modest, but her relationships with Patrick and Arlena play a crucial role in the plot's development.
• Patrick Redfern: A charming and charismatic man who shows a clear interest in Arlena Stuart, causing jealousy in his wife Christine and other characters.
• Rosamund Darnley: A successful fashion designer and an old friend of Kenneth Marshall. She is a smart and independent woman who also becomes involved in the murder investigation.
• Major Barry: A retired elderly military man vacationing on the island. He is observant and has his own theories about the events, but his guesses often turn out to be wrong.
• Emily Brewster: A sporty and energetic woman also staying at the hotel. She is friendly and sociable, but her observations and comments assist Poirot in the investigation.
• Carrie Gardiner: A wealthy American vacationing on the island with her husband Odell. She is curious and prone to gossip, adding dynamics to the relationships between characters.
• Odell Gardiner: Carrie's husband, who is more calm and composed but also involved in the events unfolding on the island.