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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Stoner seeks Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for assistance. During the early 1883‚ in London‚ England‚ specifically in the Stoke Moran residence‚ Helen’s sister‚ Julia mysteriously died. Helen‚ Helen’s stepfather Dr. Roylott‚ and the doctors could not figure out how Julia died. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are put up to the challenging test to solve the case. Challenges are faced throughout this prestigious case. After Holmes lectures to Helen‚ Dr. Grimsby Roylott confronts Holmes about their
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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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detective story based on Sherlock Holmes. The story consisted of numerous characters that deprived in the passage. To illustrate‚ the main character‚ Sherlock Holmes‚ played a major role; following Dr.Watson‚ Dr.Roylott‚ as well as Helen Stoner‚ who were all incorporated into the unraveling mystery. In Stoke Moran‚ England‚ the perceptible situation had begun during the time period of April 1883. Throughout this petrified scenario‚ Helen Stoner visited Sherlock Holmes for assistance; resulting
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English Homework Mortimer presents Holmes and Watson with a manuscript which the always observant Holmes had already noticed and dated at 1730. The document‚ dated 1742‚ Baskerville Hall‚ reveals the myth of the Baskerville curse. At the time of the "Great Revolution‚" Mortimer reads‚ Hugo Baskerville lorded over the Baskerville mansion in Devonshire. The infamous Hugo became obsessed with a local yeoman’s daughter‚ whom he kidnapped one day. Trapped in an upstairs room‚ hearing the raucous drinking
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