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    she might of still been alive and god why did she have to step out in front of him. The bullet was meant for him not her. He should have been the one who died. She could have lived a long prosperous life raising her and John’s daughter‚ Rosamund. Sherlock took a long drag of the cigarette between his lips and watched as the smoke swirled through the air of the flat with his hands shaking slightly because of the drugs he used previously that day. A knock was heard at the door before a woman about the

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    Quiet Kill Sherlock then thought about his larger than life‚ dramatic‚ screwed-up best friend Teddy Timberland and his “Oh God isn’t strange” big personality. He was someone who‚ even with someone else‚ would be talking highly of no one but himself. Every point made was all about him and no one else. If he didn’t get his way‚ his attitude would become aggressive and moody‚ like he was suddenly a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and start throwing things around‚ cursing while doing so. Those were the

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    from the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and is written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It is a typical traditional detective story‚ of which there was a raise in demand during the Victorian era‚ as there were famous murders happening such as Jack the Ripper and Sweeny Todd as London was consumed with crime at this time. There developed a stereotypical image of villains in detective genres and they were meant to have an evil and eerie personality and characteristics. In this essay I will explore the character

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    3.       What is the content of the letter Porlock sends to Holmes? 4.       What book did Holmes and Watson use to decipher the code? 5.       What did the coded message say? 6.       Who came to solicit help from Holmes and Watson? 7.       How was the information in the coded message confirmed? CHAPTER TWO 1.       Where did the murder take place? 2.       What did MacDonald think of Professor Moriarty? 3.       How did Holmes prove to MacDonald that there was more to Moriarty than there

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    captivating and mysterious novel starring Sherlock Holmes and his assistant‚ Dr. Watson. Along with these two famous detectives‚ the other main characters are Helen Stoner and her stepfather‚ Dr. Roylott. These major characters face many obstacles throughout the thrilling and suspenseful story. The conundrum takes place at Stoke Moran- the Roylott Manor- in April 1883. The tale begins with Helen Stoner arriving at Baker Street‚ the residence of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson‚ informing them of her sister’s

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    he wrote about the intense and observant detective Sherlock Holmes on his quest to solve Helen Stoner’s mysterious case. It was early April‚ 1883‚ at Stoke Moran‚ the home of Dr. Grimesby Roylott‚ the abusive stepfather of Helen and Julia Stoner. Helen Stoner appeared at Mr. Holmes’ and Dr. Watson’s residence in distraught state. Stoner had been referred to the brilliant detective by a previous client of Holmes. At the request of Sherlock Holmes‚ Helen Stoner explained her concerns with intricate

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    cliffhanger. The story builds up to this point‚ then there is the investigation and action. It is also suggested in the story near the end that something exciting may happen Holmes character becomes more mysterious. He brings a cane but he can walk so what for? He also asks Watson to have his gun at the ready. In the story Holmes states “Do not go asleep; your very life may depend upon it. Have your pistol ready in case we should need it. I will sit on the side of the bed‚ and you in the chair” This

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    sister’s death‚ Sherlock didnt say a word which leads the reader to think of possible causes of death. This engages the reader and also introduces mis-information into the story. The reader would believe someone (ie: the gypsies) or something had caused the death of Helen’s sister. When Conan Doyle writes his stories‚ he gives them a quick change of atmosphere. A chapetr begins with a relaxed feeling which suddenly becomes tense and fast-paced. An example‚ is when Sherlock and Watson are waiting

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    out to kill him in the end. 5.The short story “The adventure of the speckled band‚” is written in first person narrative. Dr. Watson is the narrator of this novel. Yes‚ this point of view is effective because Dr. Watson is one of Holmes most trusted allies and Holmes could trust him with both his innermost secrets and his life. Having

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    However‚ this description is before the mystery itself as Holmes adds that Reginald Musgrave has changed since the time he saw him at the mystery. He describes him as “dressed like a young man of fashion — he was always a bit of a dandy — and preserved the same quiet‚ suave manner which had formerly distinguished him.” First‚ an indirect presentation of external appearance is he “dressed like a young man of fashion‚” here readers note from Holmes description‚ to their own‚ as it indicates that he still

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