The case of Francis Pollard is short, easy to read and is of course nonfiction. To read a transcript of case will contrast the novels and historical fiction. A different reading strategy is used for fact only.
Comparison and contrast will be made to sense the subtlety of mental defect/disease. This case is an example of loss of control. The summary of evidence provides reading that is concise, exact and verbatim. The case is readable, the detail easy to comprehend and remember. Connections are easy to make. Francis Pollard was a law abiding citizen until seemingly he snapped and robbed a bank. The case is concrete and is open to discussion.