Sandy McSouthers is a mysterious character in "The Westing Game" who poses as a doorman at Sunset Towers. He is revealed to be the financially successful mistake of Sam Westing, one of the heirs in the game. Sandy serves as a crucial link to the Westing family, helping to unravel the mystery of the Westing game.
Judge Ford initially suspects Sandy as Sam Westing because of Sandy's knowledge of chess and his connection to the Westing family through his friendship with Turtle, one of Sam Westing's heirs. Additionally, Sandy's behavior and mysterious past contribute to the suspicion surrounding him.
Sandy was insistent that his partner played the game in the Westing Game because he wanted to have a fair chance at winning the inheritance. He believed that if his partner didn't participate, it would give him an unfair advantage in solving the mystery and winning the prize. Sandy was determined to compete on an equal playing field with all the other heirs.
She put all the puzzle pieces of Mr.Westings last name's, and figured out who was, which would be Sandy McSouthers.
The identity of who set the bomb in the elevator in "The Westing Game" remains a mystery throughout the book. It is revealed at the end that the bomber was Sandy McSouthers, who was also Sam Westing.
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.
Crow's full name in "The Westing Game" is Sandy McSouthers.
Sandy McSouther is the door man at sunset towers who working from 22 years as a door man. Sandy's real name is Alexander. He has broad shoulders and stands with his feet spread. He is also Sam Westing, Barney Northrup etc; etc.He is a door man and claims to have been fired by Westing in the paper mill for something he didn't do. He has a hole between his teeth which allows him to be a very good whistler.Sandy is also Turtle's (Tabitha Ruth/ T.R Wexler) best friend. She would never kick him. Sandy is usually very happy, cheery, and light. He is Judge Josie Jo's partner in the Westing Game.Just to point: Sandy is not a real person. Though he is Windy, Julian, Sam, and Barney, only one is real. That one is Windy Windkloppel. How is this inferred?: In earlier chapters, Grace Windsor [Later changed from Windkloppel] Wexler said she was the only true heir to the Westing Mansion, she was related to Westing. But, her maiden name is Winsor, not Westing.So, Windkloppel was the only real person out of the following: McSouthers, Northrup, Westing, and Eastman. (Please note: North, South, East, West.)
Sam Westing was not killed, but he continued living as Sandy McSouthers, Barney Northrup , and Julian Eastman . He "died" of a heart attack. But didn't truly die until the last chapter. and there was no murderer except for nature. Sam Westing was also an alias. His real name was Windy Windkloppel.
Sam Westing faked his death as a part of an elaborate plan to gather his potential heirs and ultimately find a suitable successor to his fortune. By creating the mystery of his death, he was able to set up the game that would challenge the heirs and reveal their true character.
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Doug Hoo's motive for killing Sam Westing was to prove his worth and intelligence. By solving the Westing Game and winning the inheritance, Doug hoped to show his family that he was capable and deserving of respect.
Otis Amber is a mysterious and eccentric character in "The Westing Game." He is a private investigator hired to look into the Westing murder case, but his constant coughing and odd behavior lead others to question his credibility. Despite his quirks, Otis proves to be essential in unraveling the secrets of the Westing mansion.