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Kingston Pen

Published on May 29, 2017

A brief look at the history of Kingston Penitentiary from it's opening to it's eventual closure. How it pertains to the novel "No Great Mischief," by Alistair MacLead

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Kingston Penitentiary:

A brief history and it's  relevance to "No Great Mischief"

How does "KP" relate to No Great Mischief:

  • The history of the jail.
  • A brief look at "KP" and it's policies.
  • Devices used to maintain order.
  • "I have been taking care of myself since I was sixteen years old", "I can handle this" (259)
  • The possible effect it may have taken on Calum during his time there

The "Pen" opens for business:

  • Kingston Penitentiary officially opens on June 1, 1835.
  • Labeled "KP" the facility begins its 178 year long history as Canada's most famous, or infamous institution.
  • Doors close permanently to convicts on September 30, 2013

Conditions and Prisoner rights:

  • What were prison conditions like?
  • How were the prisoners treated?
  • Long term effects

Rules for the Inmates

  • What rules governed the inmates?
  • How were inmates punished for non-compliance?

Methods of Punishments:

  • Cat "o" nine tails
  • The Box (The coffin)
  • Solitary confinement
  • Water Bath
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The Bell:

  • What was the significance of "The bell"?
  • How did "The Bell" affect the prisoners and their mental heath?
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Notable Riots: A brief look

  • Oct 18, 1932---First riot lasted six days
  • Aug 16, 1954--Two hour riot
  • April 14, 1971--Four day riot

Most Notorious Inmates:

  • Clifford Olsen
  • Paul Bernardo
  • Russell Williams

Conclusion:

  • Definite correlation between "KP" and Calum eventually living in the bottom of a bottle.