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Murder in the Maze · Theme
Family and Betrayal
How Murder in the Maze develops Family and Betrayal.
The Shandon family dynamics reveal underlying tensions, with the twins' resemblance and Ernest's selfishness hinting at betrayal, and the murders targeting family members, suggesting deep-seated conflicts.
Where it surfaces
- I: The Hackleton Case
The strained relationships among the Shandon brothers, particularly Neville's contempt for Ernest, hint at family tensions.