Analytical essay Adrian Flynn’s playwright “The Valley of the Fear”‚ adapted from the novel by Conan Doyle‚ demonstrates how the writer uses techniques to convey an impression of suspense and mystery through scenes with a high level of anticipation and uncertainty. Suspense is achieved through the use of literary devices and events that stimulate the viewer’s moods. Readers wait with anticipation for the next secret to be revealed in strong‚ sudden scenes. Furthermore‚ Doyle creates a sense of tension
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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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To be honest‚ I wasn’t a huge fan of last years PLTW‚ but this year blew me out of the water and into the world of medical detectives. As a gigantic Sherlock fan‚ just the name of this class excited me. I feel now that I have a newfound interest in science‚ fueled by all the crazy things we did. We did everything from dissecting a sheep brain to solving a murder. My favorite unit was the murder investigation. I love mystery and crime solving‚ ask any of my friends how happy I was that we did this
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"The Adventures of the Speckled Band"‚ by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a mysterious story in which a detective‚ Sherlock Holmes‚ investigated the strange happenings that had occurred in Stoke Moran Manor during 1883 in England. It all began with a woman named Helen Stoner who went to visit Sherlock‚ and his assistant Dr. Watson. Once they were listening intently‚ Helen explained how her sister Julia died years ago on the eve of her wedding. Helen was frightened for her life‚ with her own impending wedding
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CHAPTER SIX: Baskerville Hall Summary Holmes and Watson arrive for the train on time‚ the latter armed with his revolver and a suspect list of about ten people. Sir Henry has not found his missing boot‚ but the unknown follower has also not turned up the past two days. Holmes warns the baronet never to go out alone and especially to avoid the moor at night. With this‚ the party sets off on the ride to the moor.Though the young Baskerville has never before seen the Hall‚ he is eager and Watson sees
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For Holmes‚ he is characterized as a very intelligent detective. In order to get information about the cases‚ a detective needs to communicate with all kinds of people who come from different social classes. So‚ for the convenience of having the ability to contact both people who are either from the upper class‚ like nobles and capitalists‚ or the lower class‚ such as worker and farmer‚ Holmes is characterized as middle class. This characterization makes his meetings with Wilson and Mr. Merryweather
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