Both Uses of
paralysis
in
And Then There Were None
- It was as though the mention of their host and hostess had a curiously paralyzing effect upon the guests.†
p. 23..5 *
- That paralyzing atmosphere of fear that had wrapped them round like a blanket yesterday while the wind howled outside was gone.†
p. 221..5
Definition:
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(paralysis) loss of the ability to move the body or a part of it
or:
inability to act or make a decision