Dr. Sherlock Holmes : A Study

Sherlock Holmes novels mostly involve Sherlock being curious; using his powers of logic and deductive reasoning, which are very important skills for a forensic scientist to have. However, he also used forensic science techniques and principles that we still use today. The story The Adventure of the Norwood Builder (1903) mentioned many forensic techniques or types of evidence.

The representations of Holmes in the BBC and CBS series are solid. Nonetheless, they have their drawbacks. The Miller-Homes at times let’s his overconfidence get the best of him. Due to him boasting to Watson that he was able to bypass her phone’s passcode; because

We all use observation to a certain extent in our day to day lives. As human beings, one of the many stimuli that we use is sight, therefore one of the ways we learn about our surroundings is through observation. Many great characters from fictious literature and pop culture, such as Arthur Doyle’s “Sherlock Holmes” and Psych’s “Shawn Spencer”. While this level of observation may be unrealistic, the uses and benefits that come from it are still incredible. So, is one just simply born with these elevated levels of focus and mental capacity? Many don’t understand that much like playing the piano or painting a picture, observation is an art and skill in its own right. A skill that can be taught, acquired, and applied.

The Adventure of the Speckled Band stars Sherlock Holmes who is a detective who only takes on the most unusual cases, one day a young woman comes to Holmes in need of his help to solve the murder of her twin sister. Holmes is eager and excited to help and begins his investigation upon the discovery of the number one suspect Holmes also finds that this suspect is a doctor. Holmes comes to the conclusion "that doctors make the greatest criminals." This observation by Holmes is something one can completely agree with, for a few examples the first being doctors tend to be intelligent, second doctors are familiar with how the human system works and lastly one should never question the prominent Sherlock Holmes.

Sherlock Holmes is considered to be one of the greatest detectives on screen and playwright history. He is known for his signature line “Elementary my dear Watson.” He has solved so many mysteries, saved so many lives and doing it looking like it is effortless. But during this modern age mystery has evolved greatly. So much so that not only is mystery only on books but mystery have whole television shows based around them. And one of the best known detectives on TV is fictional detective named Olivia Benson. Olivia Benson is detective that works for the NYPD’s special victims unit ot better known as SVU. She has a very warrior woman personality and appears extremely tough. She saves lives and solves mysteries on a daily basis. Will the modern mystery out rule the classic detective feel. Will Olivia Benson be the one saying “Elementary” to Watson. Let us find out.

In his poem, Holmes uses the image of water as a symbol representing the flowing nature of God’s spirit. As Holmes wrote, “While all their burden of decay / The ebbing current steals away” (ll. 13-4). The current in this verse symbolizes the life-giving power of God the Creator. Accompanying the connotation of the word, the current represents the reinvigorating spirit of God in all parts of creation. God has the power to give and take away life, and in the current, his power of rejuvenation is shown with an effect of refreshment and cleansing. With his flowing spirit, the coursing power of his everlasting youthful life transforms an old, weary life to one of potential and purpose.

"It's elementary, my dear Watson," says Sherlock Holmes-an oft-repeated adage by many an aspiring sleuth, detective or private investigator, both real and imagined. So, it seems fitting that the new Sherlock Holmes series should be named that-“Elementary”. Just like the detective written in the book, the character portrayed on the television series, Sherlock Holmes, by Jonny Lee Miller does not disappoint. The twist in this series was that Watson, played by Lucy Liu, was a woman and now called Joan Watson. Many thought that it would be bad for the series to have the character of Holmes sidekick played by a woman but, it has not deterred fans of this series from

Now Houdini, you may have escaped from straitjackets, coffins, police handcuffs and jails but I started playing baseball with discarded cardboard for gloves, tree limbs and broomsticks for bats and balled up fishing nets wrapped in electrical tape for balls and still got signed to the Yankees at 20 years old and did not even speak english. Then, I finished my career making $15,000,000 a year.

The movie The Maltese Falcon is about a private investigator who is striving to unravel the mystery surrounding a black enamelled bird known as the Maltese Falcon. Samuel Spade, the protagonist of the story, is what was known as a “hard-boiled” detective. Men such as that rarely show a tender side (if they have one). Likewise, they are physically tough, frequently resorting to guns or fists to get what they want. In addition, they tend to be amoral, yet with an inflexible code of honour of their own.

A griefing police detective with a perfect record, investigates the murder of a young, pregnant woman, but her mistake gets the man she believes is responsible for the murder aquitted and she’s determined to bring the culprit to justice.

In 21st century London, a city filled with mystery, crime and deceits. The black streets are full with robbers, blackmailers, and serial killers. When the policy are desperate with the case, they called the famous detective, Sherlock, for help. A retired solider, John Watson, end up to live with Sherlock. Sherlock keeps human body part in the refrigerator, has an ambiguous addiction, and he uses his kitchen as a lab. After a while, John Watson gets norm to all the special behaviors and habits that Sherlock has, and became an assistant for Sherlock to solving the case.

In the article, "Could You Be the Next Sherlock?" by Kristen Lewis, Sherlock Holmes can be associated with the characteristic, mindful. Lewis helps show this in the article by stating, “Turns out, there is an aspect of Sherlock’s brilliance that we can all develop: mindfulness...it can sharpen our mental powers as well as improve our health and emotional well-being”. This perfectly describes Sherlock. He has a sharp mind when it comes to solving mysteries, therefore, mindfulness perfectly describes Sherlock. This characteristic about Sherlock is also proven in the play, “The Red-Headed League” by Arthur Goldwag when he states, “Sherlock (thoughtfully): An awfully expensive joke, if that is all

“A Study In Scarlet” by Arthur Conan Doyle is the first book in the Sherlock Holmes series, as well as ‘Doyle’s first full-length’ story (1) . The narrative follows the protagonist, Sherlock Holmes, and his compliance Dr. John Watson, through whose point of view the book is written, as they solve crimes and mysteries in a gripping manner.

This paper will explore the relationship between Sherlock Holmes and his companion and friend Dr. John Watson. What is the relationship between Holmes and Watson? Are they compatible or are their differences to great for them to overcome. Looking at how they work together will also be a key factor in how well the relationship works between the two of them. Do their own interests and abilities get in the way? Does the time period in which they live factor into the environment of their communication styles?

When someone mentions the occupation of detective, a single image usually comes to mind, a man wearing a cape and deerstalker, holding a magnifying glass and smoking a pipe. This entire image can be contributed to one character: Sherlock Holmes. Holmes is considered by many to be the greatest detective to ever exist, even if he only exists in the pages of books and on movie and television screens. It is impossible to escape the influence of Holmes. Countless references are made to him in all types of media and he is used as an inspiration to may more fictional characters we have all grown to love. The cultural impact of Sherlock Holmes has spread to more than just fiction; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s