Thirteen

Compare the portrayal of physical injury and bodily harm in relation to Eddie Flynn and Joshua Kane. What do their contrasting experiences of pain and injury reveal about their characters?

Throughout the trial, Bobby Solomon conceals his medical condition, sexuality, and his whereabouts on the night of the murders. What do they reveal about the tensions between celebrity image and courtroom truth?

How does Judge Harry Ford navigate the tension between his official duties on the bench and his personal friendship with Eddie Flynn?

During the trial, Eddie Flynn challenges the prosecution’s case using physical demonstrations, such as testing the waterproof mattress and planting a $1 bill on Todd Kinney. How do Eddie’s theatrical tactics differ from the scientific and forensic evidence presented in court?

Beyond leaving folded $1 bills at crime scenes, Kane connects his murders to the 13 original colonies and imagery of the currency. What does this specific historical and national imagery contribute to Kane’s characterization and motives?

How does Cavanagh use enclosed, ostensibly secure spaces, such as Bobby Solomon’s brownstone and the sequestered rooms at Grady’s Inn, to develop suspense and vulnerability?

Kane uses distinctly different methods to remove Brenda Kowolski, Spencer Colbert, and Manuel Ortega from the jury. What do the differences among these three actions reveal about his tactical adaptability?

In what ways does Arnold Novoselic’s work as a jury consultant blur the boundary between legal preparation and psychological manipulation? What does his fate suggest about the limits of his expertise?