6. Most improtant element, events.

I think that the most important element in the story was the events that took place. I believe this because the events were the main part, they were everything that made the story. All the forged checks, faked occupations, and escapes made up the events, which were the most important parts of the book. With out these events Abagnale wouldn't have this fantastic "I almost got away with it" story.