Angela has engineered the bombings in various attempts to disfigure herself—she wants those around her to see past her beauty and appreciate the person she is, but she feels that this is impossible without drastic measures.

Why was the fourth bomb set off in the Westing Game?

It’s eventually revealed that Angela herself is the one who set these off. The fourth, set by Turtle in order to try to maintain the illusion of her sister’s innocence, goes off in the elevator.

How old is Angela in the Westing Game?

Everything you need for every book you read. Angela is the beautiful 19-year-old daughter of Jake and Grace Wexler and the sister of Turtle Wexler. She’s one of Sam Westing ’s 16 potential heirs.

Who is Angela Wexler engaged to at start of Westing Game?

Engaged at the start of the novel to the medical intern Denton Deere, Angela is conflicted about her upcoming nuptials—yet she’s uncertain that there’s any other path possible for her. Having been told all her life that her angelic beauty is her only asset, Angela’s self-confidence is in tatters at the start of the novel.

What happens at Angela’s bridal shower in Westing Game?

When the second bomb goes off, Sydelle is injured and Angela is really worried. When Dr. Deere takes her to visit Sydelle in the hospital, he and Angela argue about whether she even wants to get married at all. The third bomb goes off during Angela’s bridal shower: it’s a present that explodes while she’s opening it.

Angela has engineered the bombings in various attempts to disfigure herself—she wants those around her to see past her beauty and appreciate the person she is, but she feels that this is impossible without drastic measures.

Why did the third bomb go off at Angela’s bridal shower?

When Dr. Deere takes her to visit Sydelle in the hospital, he and Angela argue about whether she even wants to get married at all. The third bomb goes off during Angela’s bridal shower: it’s a present that explodes while she’s opening it.

What was the third bomb in the Westing Game?

Grace orders Angela to read every card out loud. After opening a mysterious present from “Cookie Barfspringer” and two asparagus cookers, she opens a present that turns out to be the third bomb. As the police investigate, the paranoia of the tenants grows.