killing Doyle the night he walked into the bedroom with a hammer and asked to be baptized. Though I don't know if he was set on doing it, he was already contemplating it heavily at the very least. Doyle sensed it and was afraid of Karl for the first time.
George Orwell was an optimist.
I agree, though it may have been at an almost subconscious level.
Doyle probably first realized the Karl meant business (and realized how strong he was) when Karl grabbed his arm on the couch to protect Frank.
That's right. Karl defends Frank and warns Doyle not to touch him again.
shareHere is a quiz question for you,
How many murderers in human society had subconscious feelings or thoughts on killing before they committed their first one?
Rhetorical question.
Ephemeron.