Dramatic Arc
Resolution
the end of the story when the “problem” is solved
Detective
often the main character in a mystery; investigates and tries to solve a crime, often with the help of an assistant
Clue
a piece of potential evidence of a crime
Who is the antagonist?
Flambeau
Who is Mr. Furgeson and why does he write Sherlock?
Mrs. Ferguson's husband, dad to baby and Jack
He thinks his wife is a vampire
Falling Action
events that occur after the climax, but before the resolution
Suspect
a person who may have committed a crime
Motive
the reason a person might have committed a crime
Who is the protagonist?
Valentin
What is the crime? Who is the perpetrator?
Poisoning the baby
Jack
Climax
the high point of action, usually a conflict between characters
Witness
a person who saw a crime take place
Deduction
the process of using reasoning to arrive at a conclusion
What is Chesterton's theory about detective stories?
battle of chaos and order
when a criminal does a crime, chaos is reintroduced in the world; law keeps order in a fallen world
Who is the witness?
Mrs. Mason, the nurse
Rising Action
the conflict/ “problem” is introduced
Victim
a person who was negatively affected by a crime
Alibi
a reason why a suspect could not have committed a crime
List 4 examples of clues Fr. Brown left behind
sugar/salt swap
soup on the wall
broken window
fruit stand
What clues lead Sherlock to the truth? (3)
South American weapons
dog's limp
Jack's gaze/ countenance
Define Exposition
the information needed to enter into the story, includes setting and introduction of characters
Perpetrator
a person who did commit a crime
Red herring
a piece of potential evidence that suggests an incorrect solution to the crime, a “false clue”
Why does Chesterton say detective stories have value? (3 things)
-express modern life
-use imagination
-appreciate civilization/law
What is the red herring in the story, why is it a red herring?
Vampirism
it is a false clue or trail for Sherlock to follow