Fictional amateur detectives

Group-Generated WFQ: How does detective fiction build tension through the use of clues and disguises? How is structural tension built with these elements of detective fiction? Hot and Cold Trails Clues and disguises build structural tension in detective fiction by throwing off the reader, tossing them back and forth between clarity of mind and clouded judgment, like the push and pull of ocean waves. Clues often allow the reader to start to unravel a mystery in their mind while disguises are…

There was a scent in the air tonight that entailed Detective Folly that something, unlike any other normal night in 1927 New York, was about to happen. However, the seasoned detective had bigger fish to fry from just a smell. There had been, many years ago, a murder that took place on Folly’s first day on the job. The once bright and lively detective had been haunted by this murder ever since, for it had been his mother who was taken from this Earth on that cold, fateful night. Folly had finally…

interest. As the story progresses, readers can see the situational irony in this novella. The title itself was situational irony since it was an actual invitation to murder. Mrs. Abbott had sent out twelve invitations to famous investigators, judges, detectives, and private eyes. When Branigan arrived to the given address, he was guided to a dim room and recognized all of the other men in it. There was Ryan, from the Los Angeles Police Department, DiNapoli from San…

The world of mystery novels has made a great series of books, but this world has changed to a more modern version, television shows. This more modern series has had a great impact on the mystery genre. I’m curious to know how the characters of And Then There Were None compare to those of these crime solving T.V. shows, how the motives of these psychopaths in real life also comparable to those of Mr. Justice Wargrave, and how the styles of murder in these T.V. shows compared to the style of…

Swiss novelist and play writer, Friedrich Durrenmatt, in his tragicomedy, The Visit, tells the corrupted tale of how one woman earns her justice by turning a whole town of people against one man, all for revenge. Durrenmatt uses Claire’s revenge to show the true corruption of justice in Europe following World War II. Durrenmatt creates a suspenseful tone in order to express to his readers the idea that wealth and corruption can bring one power. Claire Zachanassian shows her power and control by…

A classic detective story from the 1920s, The Maltese Falcon continues to prevail today as a famous and true mystery novel. The characters within the book seem authentic, each with quirks and flaws nicking their corners, producing realistic people for the readers to enjoy. Written by Dashiell Hammett, this story contains an element of credibility to the way the detectives act, as the author himself worked as a detective during the 1910s. Nevertheless, given the era in which it was written,…

“Yesterday, UFC fighter Ronda Rousey accepted a Marine's invitation to the Marine Corps ball in December. When they heard Ronda Rousey was teaming up with the Marines, ISIS was like, "We surrender!"- Jimmy Fallon The UFC’s, Ultimate Fighting Championship, undefeated Women’s Bantam Weight Champion twenty-eight year old Ronda Rousey has accepted a fight with the super tough competitor Fallon Fox, but this fight will not take place within the ring. Rousey has indicated that she does not want to…

In life, special circumstances let you see the truth. It eradicates obstacles and strengthens desires for comfort. It allows you to forgive unforgivable actions done towards you. Circumstances such as a feud or hate could cause many options for the person to decide his or her destiny but the one that can be humble and wise is the one that gets the better end of the stick. The Little Mermaid was revised to capture the minds of young children and show them that different circumstances are terrible…

I was torn with a choice of a sports movie that I have seen in past or movie that I have yet not seen. I decided to experiment and learn something new. Therefore I decided to do some research, by research I mean Netflix. I was determined to find a movie worth watching. I came across The Perfect Game. The title of this film seemed familiar but I yet had to see it. It appeared to have fair ratings so I decided to give it a shot. Religion, human desire for competition integrated throughout the…

Inciting Event In 1893 the whole of United States celebrates the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the America's and the World's Columbian Exposition opens to waiting public. In the nearby Chicago community of Englewood resides a businessman, a doctor, and the United States first documented serial killer, Dr. H.H. Holmes. First Plot Point As the trains which shall overwhelm Chicago with tourist and people seeking new opportunities so is it occupied by predators…