Summary Of Sherlock Holmes In The Sign Of The Four

In the novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963 Byron was not a good person in the beginning he did not do good stuff. For example, he was using matches 2 times. Although his parents said again not to use matches. Momma said what she always did if Byron uses matches again.

Many people assume that people are just people, we have no intentional meaning, but that’s not really the case. This is seen the historical fiction novel, The Watsons Go to Birmingham, 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis when The Watsons were traumatized over the bombing at Joetta’s church. The author uses symbolism to convey the message that maturity comes with time because with impactful events and people, you have to adapt.

Masood begins as a very idealistic character; he genuinely thinks that the American soldiers are there with his people best interests in mind (The Watch, 23). Masood holds a deep hatred towards the Taliban for murdering his family when he was a child (The Watch, 23,101-104). He is put off when he does not understand the Americans ways or their customs and acts rigid when faced with them. While not willing to adapt with the Americans culture he hypocritically holds the Americans to the standards of his culture. He looks up to all the soldiers but soon learns that some soldiers are hostile or apathetic towards him at best and really don’t care that much about the situation of his country. Initially when speaking to Nizam he is hostile towards her and speaks down to her while translating for the American captain (The Watch, 7). Despite his experiences thus far he shows just how idealistic about the American’s he is when he tells Nizam that the captain is an honorable man despite him just meeting the captain (The Watch 7, 117). When Masood starts to sympathize with Nizam I can tell his views on the Americans are starting to be shaken and is even willing to defy the Americans by going out to speak to her without permission (The Watch, 27). When Nizam is killed Masood is devastated showing that he did start to care for her and his conceptions about the Americans are most likely shattered.

In the fictional novel, The Watsons Go To Birmingham there were several historically accurate cultures and events from the 1960’s. Most of the story is based on the mother wanting to go to Alabama, because that’s where her family is. However her husband doesn’t think it is a good idea because he knows there is segregation down in the south, and he doesn’t want his kids to see all the hatred for people of a different skin color. Their children have not been exposed the separation of different skin colors because they live in Flint, Michigan, where there is not a lot of conflicts about segregation. Yet, at some point the family decides to make the long trip to Birmingham. Before they leave for their trip, their dad goes and buys a record player

“The Watsons Go To Birmingham,” by Christopher Curtis and “16th Street Street Baptist Church Bombing,” by Jessica McBirney

I will analyze my subject (The Watsons Go to Birmingham) from the perspective of: race.

As you probably know, siblings don’t always get along so they engage in conversation based on something to argue about. In the book The Watson’s Go to Birmingham- 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis, siblings Byron and Kenny don’t often get along. The boys are very different but also have some similarities.

It has been said that it takes a loving and caring family to get you through life. This is seen in the historical fiction novel, The Watsons Go To Birmingham, 1963, by Christopher Paul Curtis when the Watsons decide to take a trip to Birmingham during the Civil Rights Movement in 1963. During this road trip, they experience many horrific things, which, in the end, bring them even closer together. The author uses symbolism to convey the message that family brings unity.

In the novel The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis, one of the main characters, Byron, accidentally kills a bird by throwing a cookie at it. Byron is a bully in the story. He hurts children at school and does not seem to be upset at all. For example, when Larry Dunn steals his brothers gloves, he throws him against the fence over and over again giving him a bloody nose. “He was just being mean” (pg. 45). He doesn’t stop and doesn’t show any remorse. However, when he accidentally kills the bird he becomes extremely upset and begins to throw up. He then buries the bird and makes a cross out of popsicle sticks for the grave. His being upset about harming a bird when he isn’t upset about harming other children does seem

On July 20, 2012, a major tragedy happened in Aurora Colorado during a midnight screening of the film The Dark Knight Rises. James Holmes willingly without showing no remorse entered the movie theater Century 16 at Town Center. He was resembling the Joker with red hair wearing a gas mask and body armor murdering 12 people and wounding 70 people. A jury found Holmes guilty on 24 counts of first degree murder, two counts for each of the 12 victims. Also, he was found guilty of 140 counts of attempted murder for the 70 people wounded (Biography, 2016). James Holmes’ life, upbringing, and behavior preceding the massacre, the significance of the case from a behavioral and security management perspective, the response time by the theater staff and law enforcement, the legal and ethical considerations in this incident and what learning outcomes are relevant to this case study will be some of the highlights covered in this case analysis.

Sherlock Holmes, by nature, is quite bold and he is willing to face any challenges in the way of justice. In “A Scandal in Bohemia” he throws himself into a mob to get the attention of Irene. He usually confronts violent murderers and people with better physical structures, for example: Dr Roylott from “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”, intrepidly. In fact, Sherlock possesses above average physical strength and he once unbent the half bent fire poker with sudden effort in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”. As Dr Watson mentions during the conversations in “The Five Orange Pips”, he is a boxer and swordsman. Moreover, in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”, Sherlock fought off the deadly snake with a cane, showing he is a versatile combat expert.

Holmes reveals a lot about himself when he goes after Moriarty, particularly relating to his relationship to Watson. Holmes several times tries to protect Watson. First, when Watson asks Holmes if he will spend the night at Watson's house, Holmes declines, saying "you might find me a dangerous guest" (562). Later on, when things start heating up, Holmes suggests to Watson that Watson should return home to England. Finally, Holmes allows Watson to leave him in order to supposedly help a woman who had "a sudden hemorrhage" (Doyle 567).

In the Sherlock Holmes stories “The Red-Headed League” and “A Scandal in Bohemia” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle explores mysteries through the eyes of Dr. Watson, Sherlock Holmes’s assistant. Holmes is able to amaze the people around him with his deductive abilities and can quickly determine aspects of a person’s life by just looking at them. This allows him to solve mysteries that others cannot wrap their heads around. He uses his skill to first help the King of Bohemia recover a picture of him with a former lover. Next, he investigates the disappearance of the Red-Headed League. In both of these mysteries he experiences a unique challenge due to the intelligence of his opponents and the unusual situation surrounding the case. The cunning and cleverness of Holmes, Irene Adler and the conspirators of the Red-Headed League are shown in the stories “The Red-Headed League” and “A Scandal in Bohemia”.

Sherlock was persistent, while Dr. Roylott was aggressive; this created many conflicts between them. These conflicts create a reason for Holmes to become more interested. Not only are there conflicts between Sherlock and Dr. Roylott there are many other conflicts that include Dr. Roylott. For example, Helen versus Dr. Roylott, Sherlock versus Dr. Roylott, plus, Dr. Roylott versus society. In the beginning of the story, there is a set mood and tone. The mood is anxious, whereas the tone is serious. Holmes was an attentive detective making him always extremely curious.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle utilizes many detail-oriented literary elements to develop the many adventures of the famous fictional British detective Sherlock Holmes and his partner, John Watson. Long winded description and complex vocabulary are infused into Doyle’s writing to accentuate Holmes’s great intelligence. By incorporating such a heavy, educated tone upon the mysteries, the tales of Sherlock Holmes are expressed as very complicated stories that challenge readers in comprehension as well as encourage curiosity through puzzling cases.