One of the two murderers who strangle David Kentley to prove intellectual superiority. Hosts the dinner party and uses the murder chest as a buffet table. Appears calm but nervous initially, intercepts Mrs. Wilson from opening the chest, attempts to matchmake Janet and Kenneth to increase tension, and encourages Rupert to approve of their crime. Drinks heavily by the end.
They cooperate in committing and concealing the murder.
Brandon and Phillip strangle David Kentley together and hide his body in the chest before hosting the dinner party.
Rupert's former educational authority strongly influences Brandon's worldview.
Rupert was Brandon's prep-school housemaster, and Brandon regards Rupert's earlier ideas as inspiration for the murder.
Brandon treats Janet's personal life as part of his constructed spectacle.
Brandon uses Janet's presence and her history with Kenneth to play matchmaker and increase the tension at the party.
Brandon's murder of David drives the entire plot.
Brandon helps strangle David and conceals his body in a large wooden chest.
Brandon deliberately provokes social complications involving Kenneth.
Brandon attempts to pair Kenneth with Janet during the dinner party.
Brandon manages the housekeeper to protect the concealed body.
Mrs. Wilson arrives to help with the party, and Brandon intercepts her when she tries to open the chest.
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