Holmes Versus Spencer

Larson includes a description of this by referencing the work of a famous psychologist and stating, "...in his path-breaking book The Mask of Sanity, Dr. Hervey Cleckley described the prototypical psychopath as 'a subtly constructed reflex machine which can mimic the human personality perfectly'" (88). Holmes greatly demonstrates this ability and takes it one step further by manipulating people. He uses it almost like a superpower. In his time, Holmes was considered handsome and certainly charming. People often found Holmes to be a sweet and caring guy, which he then used to his advantage. For example, Holmes knew how to treat a woman. Holmes in multiple cases would have long relationships with women which he then used not only to kill his lover but also a family member as well if he wished. He could also manipulate Men, such as the workers he hired and fired in in a repeating cycle in order to build his hotel for virtually no cost. Most people would not have suspected Holmes to be a psychopath or a murder. Holmes' ability to not only disguise his psychopathy but also to manipulate people, allowed him to have complete control over the situation and commit his crimes with little to no

Let us begin with Holmes. Holmes lived in Chicago and owned a pharmacy. He had medical training and loved money and women (Larson 36-37). He was able to smooth talk and gave people a sense of happiness. Holmes could convince people of anything, which he used as a way to sell stories as to why the people he killed had just disappeared. He also used this in constructing his building/hotel. He barely paid a dime because he convinced workers that their job was unsatisfactory (Larson 67). The furniture companies would come looking for H. S. Campbell, the alias he used as the owner of the building, and he would tell them he was out on business (Larson 71-72). A man named Belknap, the uncle of one of Holmes’s three wives, described him as “warm and ingratiating, but also telegraph that some important element of humanness is missing”. For a long time this was known as “moral insanity” and later the term psychopath was used (Larson 87-88). Holmes himself was intrigued by Jack the Ripper (Larson 70).

H.H. Holmes was a great example to future serial killers. An “expert” like this must have a knowledge of how to murder people and get away with it while, at the same time, get something out of it. Although he was a horrible person and admitted to murdering 27 people and was hung for his crimes, H.H. Holmes was a great example to future serial killers with his fake credibility, dishonest sources of income, manipulative personality, and ability to cover up crimes.

Logic Watson! Give me logic Miss Walden!" Not only was this man rude but he was also bossy; just what I needed in my life. At least his friend 'Watson' is nice enough. I wish they would really make up their minds, was it psychology they wanted or was it philosophy? Clearing my throat I spoke, "How about I get you a both, Sherlock if you don't mind telling me what you need this book for it would be a lot easier to help find you a logical selection." Sherlock seemed surprised to find someone complying so quickly after just denouncing a whole branch of science, one I found some truth in. "Well you see, I'm a consulting detective, the only one in fact, and John and I have a case regarding a man with what I believe to be 'Mommy issues' going around kidnapping single mothers. Please be quick about all of this, we need this information now!" Sherlock described. All the while he's describing this all the pieces are coming together for me, Sherlock, the curly hair, Watson, consulting detective: Sherlock Holmes the main all over the papers lately with that silly hate of

Sherlock Holmes is a well-known detective, deeply in which royalty has asked for his assistance in retrieving a photograph from Irene Adler. He is known for the excellence use of skills in solving crimes, of astute logical reasoning and of disguise. Holmes work has consistently involved

Conrad and Doyle both depict Mr. Kurtz and Sherlock Holmes as powerful characters – almost as if they are more superior to normal people. Similarly, Mr. Kurtz and Sherlock Holmes are the kind of characters people would look up to because of their brilliance and powerful persona. In contrast, Mr. Kurtz is highly liked in the society that he is a part of, while Sherlock Holmes is disliked for his egocentric, personality. Ultimately, there are significant reasons as to why both characters are seen the way they are.

No matter what Watson and Holmes mean to each other, both men seem to follow certain trends throughout the story. Each

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

Both detectives are prodigious in their work. The detectives, Sherlock Holmes from the novel “the Hound of the Baskervilles”; and Ace Ventura, from the movie “Ace Ventura Pet Detective” are equally superior detectives despite their differentiating lives pertaining to inspecting. This includes their strategies, personalities, and sidekicks. Every detective has different strategies that make them unique. Ventura

In Criminal Justice, there are many different detectives with many different qualities. So how do you know what it takes for a detective to be successful? What traits and qualities make a good detective? Today, two very popular detectives will be compared, Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drew. These investigators are being “investigated” in one of their most popular novels, The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene and The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Both of these novels have very good sleuths, with many similar and contrasting qualities. Let’s follow the clues in these books to figure out the qualities of these good detectives and what qualities will take most detectives down the path of success.

Holmes last good quality is his confidence, though it sometimes can get him into trouble it seldom does. Holmes confidence brings to life in Silver Blaze when he leads the investigation and figures out that the horse had wandered to a neighboring pasture. “Ah, it bolted and was cared for by one of the neighbours” (Silver Blaze, 101). Holmes figured this out because he has the confidence in himself to be knowledgeable and research about the area. Holmes is a confident

Sherlock homes is a great detective, who notices everything investigating and even when he isn't. In the story and even in the movie he's a great detective but there are some similarlys and differences in the two. In the movie sherlock is still a great detective, but not any ordinary detective. When you think detective you think professional at all times when working but not sherlock he's off.he doesn't fallow the book he's always a little tipsy and a little weird and crazy.

However, that shouldn’t suggest that this Holmes is any less smart or talented than his literary equal. Holmes is still able to decipher a complex mix-up of incidents surrounding the Ripper killings, but he feels a lot more compassion for all the people aided with the crimes. Sherlock is still using analytical thinking and imagination. Sherlock knew there was snake because of the safe in the speckled band, and he was able to connect the murders because they were all lower class

In the show, the character of Sherlock Holmes is a bit different that the one in the book. Despite the setting being in a more modern time period, there were still a few differences in the two characters that I was able to spot. The biggest difference is the fact that in the book, we sometimes see Holmes depressed and moody. In the show, Holmes does get a bit moody, but it’s always excitement that we see and in the one episode that I watched – Season 1 episode 1- we don’t see Holmes get depressed or anything. In the show, Holmes gets really excited when he finds out that there was a murderer behind all of the reported suicides, and he gets even more excited when he finds out that there was a fourth murder. The point is that in the show, Holmes seems like he gets more of a rush or adrenaline from solving mysteries. I really like both characters, but my favorite would have to be Sherlock Holmes from A Study in Scarlet. In the book Holmes has more of an interesting and wide personality filled with a lot more characteristics and

Sherlock Holmes is a character created by British author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock is a legendary detective who solves even the most baffling and meticulously puzzled cases with astute observation, abductive reasoning and with little to no people skills. As a "consulting detective," he favors reason and logic above all else and rarely makes personal attachments beyond those that benefit him. He calls himself a "high functioning sociopath" because he does not make any acquaintance or understand emotions very well, beyond what can be studied.