The document summarizes Caleb Carb: The Alienist, a novel by Wesley Chan. It describes the major themes of insanity, the nature of evil, and destiny. It then outlines the events of 1896 that are chronicled in the novel, including several murders committed by a serial killer in New York City. Finally, it lists some of the key personalities involved in the investigation and profiling of the serial killer, led by an "alienist" or psychologist named Laszlo Kreizler.
2. Major Themes Insanity and Criminality Nature of Evil Destiny How the people of the past are similar to the people of today Violent Nature is perpetuated from one generation to the next
3. Events March 3, 1896 – the murder investigation of the male child prostitute April 4, 1896 – Holy Saturday murder of another male child prostitute May 24, 1896 – The arrival of the serial killer on Pentecost May 25, 1896 – New information leads to the serial killer’s past and current life June 21, 1896 – The ambush of the serial killer
4. Personalities John Moore – New York Times crime reporter Laszlo Kreizler – famous alienist Theodore Roosevelt – Police Commissioner Sara Howard – Team Liason Marcus and Lucius Isaacson – detective sergeants assigned to help with investigation Patrick Connor – ex-Detective Sergeant Clark Wissler – Franz Boas’ student John Beechman – Serial Killer
