Plot Summary Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who is murdered by a race-track gang in Brighton Rock?
Hale
Hale is a journalist working under the pseudonym ‘Kolley Kibber’.
Who leads the gang responsible for Hale’s murder?
Pinkie Brown
Pinkie is a seventeen-year-old gang leader.
What is the cause of death recorded for Hale?
Heart failure brought on by the heat
This is stated in the police record despite the murder circumstances.
What does Ida Arnold suspect about Hale’s death?
Foul play
Ida was with Hale just before he died and sets out to bring his murderer to justice.
What does Colleoni attempt to do in relation to Pinkie’s gang?
Take over Pinkie’s extortion racket
Colleoni is a highly successful rival gang leader.
Why does Pinkie feel compelled to marry Rose Wilson?
To prevent her from testifying against him
Rose is a sixteen-year-old waitress who witnessed a gang member’s actions.
What violent action does Pinkie take to ensure his safety?
Murders a paranoid gang member
He feared the gang member would lead the police to him.
What does Ida do just before Pinkie attempts to rid himself of Rose?
Catches up with Pinkie
Pinkie was trying to talk Rose into committing suicide.
How does the novel Brighton Rock end?
Pinkie leaps to his death
Rose is convinced of Pinkie’s love for her and is about to play his recorded message.
Fill in the blank: Hale was murdered with a piece of _______.
Brighton rock
Brighton rock is hard stick-candy with the word BRIGHTON embedded through its length.
