CRIME GENRE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

01 know what crime as a genre in literature is

02 understand the differences of crime sub - genres

appreciate the significance of crime as a genre
03 in literature
Who’s the
suspect?
• The class will be divided into two groups.
• There will be a set of mysteries flashed on the
screen.
• After reading it, each group member will discuss
among themselves to investigate what could be
the answer to the mystery provided.
• Each mystery will be given a minute for the
groups to solve.
 CASE NO. 1

A man is found hanging in a room four feet off

the floor. There is nothing else in the room except
for a large puddle of water below him. The police do
not see anything the man would have climb to hang
himself.
Did he commit suicide and, if
so, how did he do it?
 The man stood on a block of ice and put
the noose around his neck. Once the ice
melted, he hung himself, and all that was left
was a puddle of water on the floor.
 CASE NO. 2
Mile killed his wife in front of a large
gathering. However, no one has the
power to claim him for murder and
imprison him for his crime.
How and why?
 This is because Mile is a
hangman by profession. Apparently,
his wife has been sentenced to
death and he had to do it with his
own hands.
 CASE NO. 3
A Japanese boat was stuck in water because of the
storm, and after the storm, the captain was found dead.
The engineer was busy fixing the signals, the cook was
managing the wine barrels, the wife went to the room,
and the maid was fixing the upside-down turned flag.
Who killed the captain?
 The maid. A Japanese flag is the
same from all sides, with a red dot
in the center of a white
background.
 What could be the fun thing
that makes people interested in a
genre that
revolves around solving mystery
cases?
 CRIME AS A GENRE
Crime fiction can span various subgenres,
including detective stories, legal thrillers,
psychological thrillers, and police procedurals.
Overall, crime fiction captivates readers with its
exploration of human nature, morality, and the
complexities of criminal behavior.
 CRIME AS A GENRE
Crime has for decades been one of the most
commercially successful forms of popular
fiction. The problem that faces us when we attempt
to neatly define crime fiction is a familiar one when it
comes to discussing popular genres: the term
encompasses multiple sub-genres
and narrative strategies.
 The crime genre encompasses fictional works
that revolve around criminal activities,
investigations, and the pursuit of justice. This
genre often features intricate plots, compelling
characters, and a focus on the resolution of a
crime.
 In the mid to late nineteenth
century, novels grouped together
under the banner of so- called
‘Sensation Fiction’ often included
strong elements of the crime novel.
 In the early to mid-twentieth
century, there emerged a number of
authors whose contributions to
detective fiction consolidated the
commercial popularity of the genre.
 As Lee Horsley notes, the crime
writing tradition became steadily more
diverse throughout the twentieth century
(2010: 28)
 In the United States, the archetype of the cynical, hard-bitten private
investigator became the basis for seminal novels by writers such as:
• Raymond Chandler,
• Dashiell Hammett
• Micky Spillane.

A new degree of psychological complexity and realism had begun

to emerge in the late 1940s and after, particularly in the work of authors
such as Dorothy B. Hughes, Jim Thompson, Patricia Highsmith and Ruth
Rendell.
SUB-GENRES OF
CRIME
● Detective Fiction
● Legal Thrillers
● Psychological Thrillers
● Police procedural
● Noir Fiction
DETECTIVE FICTION
It focuses on a central detective or
amateur sleuth solving a mystery or crime,
often involving intricate puzzles and
deductive reasoning. Features iconic
detectives such as Sherlock Holmes,
detective fiction remains a timeless favorite,
reason for it to be known for its emphasis on
solving intricate mysteries.
LEGAL THRILLERS
This centers around legal professionals,
courtroom drama, and the intricacies of the
legal system, it often features trials and high-
stakes legal battles. Legal thrillers captivate
readers with courtroom drama, legal
intricacies, and high-stakes conflicts.
PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS
Through gripping narratives that delve
into the complexities of the human mind,
psychological thrillers, as seen in the works
of some authors like Gillian Flynn, continue
to captivate audiences. Psychological thrillers
emphasizes the psychological motivations
and complexities of both criminals and
protagonists, often delving into the minds of
characters
POLICE PROCEDURAL
Portrays the day-to-day work of law
enforcement officers, detailing
investigations, forensic procedures, and the
overall process of solving crimes. The
compelling portrayal of police work and
criminal investigations in novels has
solidified police procedurals as a beloved
subgenre.
NOIR FICTION
Renowned for its dark and gritty
portrayal of crime and society, noir
fiction, as exemplified by the works of
authors like Raymond Chandler,
continues to intrigue readers with its
atmospheric storytelling
What sub genre of crime would you
like to write a story about?
What makes a story that is in crime
genre to be interesting?
“Many writers in the genre came to
true crime through their own
trauma” - J. Rueben Appelman
THANK YOU!
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WHERE? WHEN? WHO?
CRIME 1 United States 25 March 2020 Susan Doe

CRIME 2 Spain 15 October 2022 Ben Jones

CRIME 3 India 10 April 2018 Timmy Jimmy

CRIME 4 United States 27 January 2022 Anna Scott

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