Summary Notes on Genre of Crime Fiction

Extension one Summary What aspects students must consider: How CF adapted to different eras and cultures How these adaptations reflect the attitudes and values of these eras and cultures Why CF arose as a genre What social and cultural conditions have led to the appeal of CF The reasons for and validity of generic distinctions History of CF Early CF Edgar Allan Poe wrote 'The Purloined Letter' 'Sensational novels' - use melodramatic techniques to solve …

…to the mystery of the text Resolution There is no resolution of order The final expression of love between Vivian and Marlowe acts to give the sense of balance the audience craves- love prevails over the evil of this world Carmen will be helped and Eddie Mars and Canino got their just deserves, however justice hasn't been fully served as Carman gets away with murder. Themes Loyalty prevails over deception, blindness and irresponsibility Societies evils