How Does Sherlock Holmes Mind Work

The classic mystery novel, Sherlock Holmes, features a murder-mystery detective Sherlock Holmes, and his army doctor colleague Dr. John Watson. The story revolves around the main character, Sherlock Holmes, and his unique method to solving crimes. The story is mainly all about Sherlock and his abilities, which then rises the question about the importance of the character of Dr.Watson, both to the chaarcter of Sherlock Holmes, and towards the readers.

Suddenly, a low sound seems to ring through each of our ears, a moaning howl that I heard that I heard on the moor that afternoon with Stapleton. Sir Henry keeps questioning the sound and wondering what the locals say about that sound, but I try to change the subject, finally admitting that it is the howl of the Hound of the Baskervilles. As Sir Henry starts to sound very superstitious about the Hound, we spot Selden just as he seems to realize that he has been found. He took off and ran across the moor, and we chased after him we realized that he had too much of a head start. Standing on the moor, I gaze out into the distance on the moor and spot another tall figure of another man outlines against the moor. But then, a split second later, the man was gone. I am quite interested in who the tall figured man out on the moor was, and who might've been helping Selden. And why Stapleton acts so strange at times, but then covers it up and is all normal again. They are many suspects that I have thought up and a lot of mystery going on at this time Holmes, I wish you were here to investigate along with me. I will check in with you soon with much more information I

must “have eyes in the back of [his] head,” since he saw what he was

The imagery used in this passage creates a disturbing and secretive tone to imply Holmes murderous actions. Larson’s use of senses such as “chemical odors” depicts a laboratory and creates an image of a devious mad scientist. This gives the reader a nonreassuring aspect due to the murders that are being commenced. Moreover, the image of “a caustic scent” and “silvery medicinal odor” also gives the reader chills and a feeling of illegal actions. The effects of these senses create an ominous atmosphere and grows even more frightening when the victim is eased into “deep

Though many of us may not realize it, humans have a remarkable set of abilities that allows us to understand, empathize with, and predict others’ thoughts and feelings. In other words, the average person is able to “put himself in another’s shoes.” In our daily lives we tend to take this skill for granted. It is only when something goes wrong that we realize how important it actually is. For autistic individuals, this mindreading deficit is all too real. In fact, an inability to engage in this type of understanding of other’s mental states is often taken as the hallmark sign of autism.

“One with a well-developed personality is of course a happy person. As the result of social, physical, financial, and spiritual well-being, happiness is assured.”

A man with luxury would have an area where he can get exercise regularly and would be well nourished. Watson describes his clothing as rich but bad in taste. In many countries being gaudy is a sign of having wealth. It is a way of expressing that they have more money than everyone else. The stranger has bands of astrakhan on his sleeves. Astrakhan is fur from a young lambs coat. People with money tend to wear fur that no one else can afford. He was wearing a cloak with flame-coloured silk. Silk is a precious material that only the rich could trade for. His brooch had a single flaming beryl. A beryl is a gem, and gems were used as jewelry. The beryl was most likely a rare gem because Watson described it as a flaming beryl. It was intensely passionate to the eye. The boots were trimmed with rich brown fur. Notice that he did not describe the fur as just fur. He stated that it was a rich brown fur. As stated before, most likely an animal’s fur that is rare. The man had his face covered with a black vizard. The man was trying to hide his identity with a black vizard. Only someone who would be recognized would wear a mask. The man made sure that Holmes could not see his face because his hand was still raised to ensure it was covered. This was to ensure his identity was concealed. Watson described his face of having strong features and to have a length of obstinancy. The man knows what he wants and gets it. He has

The young narrator, while seeming naïve to reality, was very well aware to all the hardships surrounding his neighborhood. He never had any intention to defy the guidelines of his neighbors and friends. But when his days of being a juvenile Sherlock Holmes were interrupted by a revelation of simultaneous truth and lies, Christopher chose to leave a promising future of high placement classes, for

Imagine a world where everyday people were electrocuted, but not for crime. These people had depression. They had schizophrenia. They had anxiety issues. They had dementia. Under the blanket of mental illness, they were wrapped and tucked into their deathbeds by their families, under the foolish notation that the patients were to be helped and cured of their afflictions. During and before the 1920s, one of us in this room would be subject to horrendous treatment because we acted out of the social normalities. While psychology did advance in the 1920s, and while some were helped, countless others were maimed. As a whole, we as a society benefitted from the cultural-historical theory, but then the most vulnerable of individuals, both babies and

"Just tell me what it all means, Watson, and I'll owe you more than ever I can hope to pay." -Sir Henry pg. 231

Things are not what they seem, even the appearance can deceive the reality. It's no wonder the phrase “looks can be deceiving” is so popular. The outside appearance can often be opposing the reality or intention. This situation is investigated in depth in Sir Arthur’s celebrated mystery short-story The Hound of the Baskervilles, where Holmes must decipher the difference between the appearance of the characters and the setting and the actual reality of the situation. In Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's mystery novella, The Hound of the Baskervilles, the author uses characterization and setting to assist the development of the theme that appearance can be contradictory to reality.

His eyes slowly peered open and his arm moved just enough to let the man glare daggers at the door as it creaked open. In walked his partner in crime, John Watson, who walked carefully, heel-toe-heel-toe, and eased the door shut as quietly as he could. It seemed to Mr. Holmes that his friend was trying to hide his presence. Now why would

Early on, Watson and Holmes are introduced to the Baskerville case by Dr. James Mortimer. For centuries, they discover, the Baskerville estate has existed in the gloomy shadow of the Hound, a constant threat that looms over the family. Centuries earlier, Sir Hugo Baskerville had died under mysterious circumstances- his death attributed to the hound. His descendant, Sir Charles, died under similar circumstances recently. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson make it their responsibility to protect Sir Henry Baskerville from the omnipotent hound. At first, the readers immediately suspect Barrymore, Sir Henry’s butler. Watson and Holmes become suspicious when they find out that he plans to leave his job.

Their lives may seem good but they lack something in their life that leads them to fill a void they may have by over working, doing drugs, or even being with other women where there is no emotion or strings attached to them. Holmes and Brunton, who is a man that was once married but now both live their life single. “He was, I take it, the most perfect reasoning and observing machine that the world has seen; but, as a lover, he would have placed himself in a false position” (11), says Watson. Love does not suit Holmes well but yet instead he turns to his work and drugs to keep him going throughout the day. “…alternating from week to week between cocaine and ambition, the drowsiness of the drug, and the fierce energy of his own keen nature” (11) ,says Watson describing Holmes. His alternatives in replace of love is his job and substances that keep him being focused and motivated at what he loves to do. now Brunton has been married before but now is single and is considered to do well with the ladies. “He is a bit of a Don Juan, and you can imagine that for a man like him it is not a very difficult part to play in a quiet country district” (79) says Mr. Musgrave talking about Brunton. Brunton may be single and probably enjoying life but one can say he is not satisfied completely by it. He cannot just settle for one woman but ventures off tries

In all of Sherlock Holmes mysteries he uses observation and deductive reasoning to figure all of them out.