Essay Questions

Why does Raven want to kill his former customer, Cholmondeley?

Cholmondeley hired Raven to do his dirty-work, which he does. He then pays him with money that is stolen from a bank. The money is noted as stolen, and therefore once Raven begins trying to spend the money, the police are on his trail. He can't use the money anyway, as it is marked as stolen, and he now looks like a thief. Seeking revenge on Cholmondeley, he follows him in hopes of taking his life.

Why does Raven and Anne decide to work together against Cholmondeley?

Anne is kidnapped by Cholmondeley, also named Davis, and he smothers her. She is nearly killed, yet is saved by Raven. They now both have a wicked anger against Davis and want him dead. With a common goal, they mend their relationship and decide to work together.

How does the story end, and why might it have ended this way?

The story ends with Raven, Cholmondeley/Davis, and Davis' boss dead. They were all the people that were willing to kill, had killed and was killing for money. They all valued profit over human lives, yet were they ones that ended up dead. Reading between the lines might show the reader that human lives might actually be with more money than could be found anywhere in the world.