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Does Conan Doyle present Sherlock Holmes as a typical hero?
Sherlock Holmes is a methodical, fictional detective who was created by the ingenious author, Conan Doyle. In this period of time, Victorian London was a fascinating place to live in, since there were economical and political developments. However, poverty, prostitution, drug abuse and murder were also common. Most of the citizens were in shock and awe of these crimes and keen to know who committed these startling felonies. In 1888, a horrible crime shook the people of London, the crimes committed by the notorious Jack the Ripper. It was at this stage Conan Doyle created the detective Sherlock Holmes. He was presented in an exceptional perspective as he connotes ideas of valance, bravery and most importantly a fanatic towards his job. Although, he is incapable of sticking to walls like Spiderman nor can he fly like superman, Holmes is a hero of another kind. “A person, typically a man, who is admired for courage or noble qualities”, Holmes reflects this definition however not to the fullest as there are some cases within the novel that contradicts these heroic statements. It depicts Holmes with anti heroic qualities. In this essay Conan Doyle’s portrayal of Sherlock Holmes as a typical hero will be examined and analyzed.
Paradoxically, Sherlock Holmes is a law breaking gentleman who uses drugs to help him solve mysteries. According to this, the narrator states "he was at work again and he had risen out of his drug created dreams and was hot upon the scent of some new problems." Due to his extremely attentive skills; he encompasses an unsettled characteristic which prevents him being focused and still, therefore he uses drugs to help him battle this mental and physical struggle. Although, there weren't any laws established about drugs until the 1950's, I believe that a determined, motivating and inspirational man like Holmes shouldn't be displaying himself in this light; neither should he be taking drugs.
Sherlock Holmes is a methodical, fictional detective who was created by the ingenious author, Conan Doyle. In this period of time, Victorian London was a fascinating place to live in, since there were economical and political developments. However, poverty, prostitution, drug abuse and murder were also common. Most of the citizens were in shock and awe of these crimes and keen to know who committed these startling felonies. In 1888, a horrible crime shook the people of London, the crimes committed by the notorious Jack the Ripper. It was at this stage Conan Doyle created the detective Sherlock Holmes. He was presented in an exceptional perspective as he connotes ideas of valance, bravery and most importantly a fanatic towards his job. Although, he is incapable of sticking to walls like Spiderman nor can he fly like superman, Holmes is a hero of another kind. “A person, typically a man, who is admired for courage or noble qualities”, Holmes reflects this definition however not to the fullest as there are some cases within the novel that contradicts these heroic statements. It depicts Holmes with anti heroic qualities. In this essay Conan Doyle’s portrayal of Sherlock Holmes as a typical hero will be examined and analyzed.
Paradoxically, Sherlock Holmes is a law breaking gentleman who uses drugs to help him solve mysteries. According to this, the narrator states "he was at work again and he had risen out of his drug created dreams and was hot upon the scent of some new problems." Due to his extremely attentive skills; he encompasses an unsettled characteristic which prevents him being focused and still, therefore he uses drugs to help him battle this mental and physical struggle. Although, there weren't any laws established about drugs until the 1950's, I believe that a determined, motivating and inspirational man like Holmes shouldn't be displaying himself in this light; neither should he be taking drugs.