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Who Is Dr. Watson In The Adventure Of The Speckled Band

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In the short story, “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle entertains the audience with a suspenseful and gripping mystery piece. Helen Stoner, a wise and articulate woman, eagerly approaches Sherlock Holmes and his acquaintance, Dr. Watson, in search for someone who has the ability to assist her with her frightening situation. Helen and her sister, Julia, had lived with their step father, Grimesby Roylott. Dr. Roylott allowed them to stay with him at Stoke Moran, his estate on Baker Street in Surrey, England in the time of April, 1883. Until one day, Julia had mysteriously perished with her last words being “The Speckled Band!” Miss Stoner and Sherlock Holmes discuss the enigmatic case. Helen explains to Holmes why she fears for her life and they agree that …show more content…

When this befell, Roylott gained all of the currency that was in possession of his wife; although, he would have to provide one third of the money to each of the daughters, as they marry. These recollections directed Holmes and Watson to the final resolution to the mystery. Roylott had killed Julia with the speckled band, followed by another attempt on Helen. He did this in order to keep all of the money that was supplied to him upon is wife’s death, instead of having to give a large portion to his daughters. All of the entwined conflicts have been solved ever since Roylott’s expiration. Upon the unraveling of the case and the death of Roylott, Watson and Holmes felt that it was mannerly to converse with Miss Stoner. Helen seemed astounded to discover that she had been living with a man who wanted to execute her. Sherlock and Watson sensed the identical outlooks in themselves as they saw in Helen. As the conversation decelerated, Miss Stoner requested a ride to her aunt’s home. During the trip, Sherlock Holmes explained to Dr. Watson how he solved the

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