yes. he didn't die in the car crash that injured him and Dr. Sikes. after westing's "death", he continued his life under the false identity of Sandy McSouthers.
Yes, Sam Westing died before the events of the story in "The Westing Game." Sandy McSouthers, who is Sam Westing in disguise, did not die. He faked his death as part of an elaborate plot to test the heirs and find his true successor.
No he pretended he was murdered but faked his death. He has 4 idenitys
A waxed body
In the book "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin, Sam Westing faked his own death and orchestrated a complex game to determine his heir. The fire at the Westing house was a part of this game to create intrigue and serve as a clue for the participants to solve the mystery.
At the end of "The Westing Game," it is revealed that Sam Westing is alive and faked his own death as part of an elaborate game to find his heir. He reappears after the game is concluded to congratulate the winner, but then disappears once again.
Sam Westing 13 years ago
Sam Westing was the mastermind behind the mystery in The Westing Game. He faked his own death and orchestrated the whole game to bring the heirs together and eventually reveal the true purpose of the will.
In the end of "The Westing Game," it is revealed that Sam Westing faked his death and assumed the identity of Sandy McSouthers to orchestrate the mysterious game. He remains living under his new identity.
No. He never died.
that sam died
The murderer of Samuel Westing is ultimately revealed to be his servant and friend, Sandy McSouthers, who was disguised as the mysterious Westing in order to conceal his own identity and carry out his plan for revenge and justice.
There is no murderer, actually. Sam Westing was the same man as Barney Northrup, Sandy Southers, and Julian R Eastman. He faked his own death, so in effect, he "murdered" himself -- or at least his popular persona. Sam Westing was not murdered. HE was the "murderer" - he "killed" his own fake identities, all four of them. He was a lover of games and he wanted to play one final game with his family and friends as a whole. First he killed immigrant Windy Windkloppel. Next millionaire Sam Westing (himself). And then doorman Sandy McSouthers and lastly, his final identity, Julian R. Eastman.