The bone is an interesting tale to look at and what is even crazier to see is the relationship between a man and a delicacy turn into death and competition.  This simple glutton which we all fall into from time to time can lead us to great downfalls.  Just like colonizers fall into the track of abusing a culture to continue to gain their resources.    This basic sin is justified punishment for anyone who oppresses the weak will get their just deserts just as history and literature have always demonstrated.