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Westing Game
A complex, chess-like puzzle created by Samuel W. Westing for his heirs to solve in order to find his killer and claim his fortune.
Samuel W. Westing
The eccentric millionaire whose will summons 16 heirs to solve a mystery and claim his $200 million fortune.
Four Identities of Westing
Sam Westing's four identities are Sam Westing, Barney Northrup, Sandy McSouthers, and Julian R. Eastman.
Turtle Wexler
The smart and tough protagonist of the story, who is the true heir and solves the puzzle.
Angela Wexler
Turtle's older sister, who feels pressured by family expectations and expresses it through her actions.
Barney Northrup
The real estate agent responsible for selling the apartments at Sunset Towers.
Sandy McSouthers
The doorman at Sunset Towers, one of Westing's disguises.
Julian R. Eastman
The head of Westing Paper Products, and Westing's final disguise.
The significance of Westing's 'death'
Westing's 'death' is staged to lead heirs into his game, revealing that he is actually alive.
Role of deception in the story
The Westing Game involves layers of deception, requiring heirs to navigate through secrets and lies.