1 Detective Unit 1999 Movie 1997 NovelThe Bone Collector Detective Unit 1999 Movie 1997 Novel
2 Author–Jeffery DeaverHe’s a little scary, no?
3 Menu Characters Clues and evidence Holmes vs Rhyme
4 The Characters In order of appearance (sort of)Lincoln Rhyme Richard Thompson Dr. Barry Lehman Thelma Amelia Donaghy Captain Howard Cheney Det. Paulie Sellitto Det. Kenny Soloman Eddie Ortiz
5 Lincoln Rhyme— Detective, writer, forensic expert
6 Richard Thompson— medical technician
7 Dr. Barry Lehman— Friend and physician to RhymeHe has agreed to assist Rhyme in suicide
8 Thelma— Nurse to Rhyme
9 Officer Amelia Donaghy Rhyme’s Watson
10 Capt. Howard Cheney Head of the Department (replaced Lincoln Rhyme)Jealous of Lincoln Rhyme
11 Det. Paulie Sellitto works with Rhyme
12 Det. Kenny Solomon— assist. to Sellitto
13 Eddie Ortiz— Crime lab technicianHe is used for comic relief.
14 EVIDENCE
15 Evidence The first victims—The Rubins
16 Evidence 1st crime
17 Clues Finger stripped with wedding ring Asbestos Ground Oyster shellsNewspaper article w/ date/time Book page number with 119 Old “iron” bolt
18 Clues 1st crime Hand with wedding ring--He’s got the womanAsbestos—Steam pipe Ground Oyster shells—Pearl Street Newspaper article w/ time—time/crime at Woolworth building –4:00 pm Book page number with 119—November 9 Old “iron” bolt—Underground rails CLUES LEAD TO THE WIFE WHO WILL BE STEAMED TO DEATH
19 Clues 2nd crime Cow Bone, not human found—stock yardsShaved hair from a rat—underground (murder w/rats) Nitrate—fertilizer—stock yards LEAD TO THE COLLEGE STUDENT WHO IS BEING EATEN BY RATS IN THE OLD STOCKYARDS.
20 Previous crimes Rhyme concludes that previous crimes are connected to these series of crimes. The killer has been sending messages w/clues for a long time but no one has put them together.
21 Clues 3rd crime Matchbox with fingerprint—red herringPiece of paper (several pieces of the paper together were the logo of an old publishing house). Paper is from old book on crime stories—The Bone Collector. Odor of diesel fuel on paper (by the port)
22 Clues 4th crime Old Map—subway tunnelBone—finger bone – the finger he is going to remove from Rhyme Metal (Perhaps badge of NYPD) Finally when the tunnel is found Number on subway train (Rhyme’s badge number)
23 Earliest clue to the murderer in opening of the movie
24 Introduction Meet Lincoln Rhyme Meet AmeliaLearn of his ability Learn of his disability Meet Amelia Learn of her disconnection to others See how she reacts to processing a crime scene See meeting Rhyme and Donaghy for first crime See confrontational attitude of Captain and Rhyme.
25 Rising Action The processing of the first crimeThe continuation of crimes and how they are examined and processed.
26 Pre-Climax Kills Capt. Howard Cheney Kills ThelmaReveals himself, Richard, to Rhyme Reveals his hatred of Rhyme Reveals he is really Marcus Andrews Attacks Rhyme.
27 Pre-Climax a little differentIn this climax we get a little of the resolution. We learn Richard Thompson, who is Marcus Andrews, is after Rhyme and why. REASON: On Rhyme’s report Marcus Andrews, a forensic officer, was sent to prison for six years for falsifying evidence and sending innocent men to jail.
28 Climax Is Rhyme going to be saved?
29 Falling Action Donaghy figured out the clues returns/kills Richard/Marcus.
30 Denouncement Christmas partyRhyme is alive and has forgone his desire for suicide Rhyme surrounds himself with friends Rhyme is reunited with his family through Amelia Rhyme and Amelia forge a friendship and partnership that continues for several books.
31 Dynamic Character Dynamic Characters: characters who undergo change from the beginning of the story. They usually learn something about themselves.
32 Static Character Static Characters: Characters who stay the same. They are used to give us information about the character, allow us to see how the main character to reacts, or to move the plot forward.
33 Mystery Mystery is a genre of fiction in which a detective, either an amateur or a professional, solves a crime or a series of crimes. The detective may be a private investigator, a policeman, an elderly widow, or a young girl, but he or she generally has nothing material to gain from solving the crime.
34 Red Herring A red herring is a detail or remark inserted into a discussion, either intentionally or unintentionally, that sidetracks the discussion. The red herring is invariably irrelevant and is often emotionally charged.
35 Archetype An original model or pattern from which other later copies are made, especially a character, an action, or situation that seems to represent common patterns of human life. Often, archetypes include a symbol, a theme, a setting, or a character
36 Similarities between Holmes and RhymeA computer collection of information. Knows the city of New York even to its different soils. (Pearl Street) Police captain uses Rhyme for his skills in analysis and deduction but dislikes acknowledging the Rhyme is superior. A rolodex of information (Scandal in Bohemia). Knows the city of London even to its different soils. Police captain uses Holmes for his skills in analysis and deduction but dislikes acknowledging the Holmes is superior.
37 Similarities between Holmes and RhymeHas a vast knowledge of past crimes. Has Donaghy to direct and bounce ideas off of. A cold detachment (e.g., asking Donaghy to process the body and cut off the hands of Mrs. Rubin.) Has a vast knowledge of past crimes. Has Watson to direct and bounce ideas off of. A cold detachment (views a murder without emotion-is able to “test” things out on himself as well as others.)
38 Differences between Holmes and RhymeIs able to personally investigate the crime scenes. cases dealt with theft, deception, blackmail, & occasionally murder. Watson was a doctor and had no knowledge of Holmes’ profession and one of his skills. He is an objective observer. Is restricted to his bed and must rely on others to gather clues on his direction. cases deal with serial killers and murderers. Donaghy is trained as a policeman. She has knowledge of forensics and is actively involved in the crime investigation.