Why is the title Ten Indians in story?
The title "Ten Indians" in the story refers to the ten little figurines representing the ten guests who are invited to the island. The title hints at the sinister events that will unfold throughout the story, as the guests begin to die one by one. Each figurine is associated with a nursery rhyme, "Ten Little Indians," which serves as a chilling foreshadowing of their fates. The title foreshadows the plot of the story, where ten people are gradually killed off until only one remains. The title is also a reference to the rhyme "Ten Little Indians," which is mentioned throughout the story and is used to count down the deaths of the characters.