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    John Watson

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    This section of analysis continues by underlining Watson as a characterized character. Although John Watson is a cultural icon with variety characteristics, which contributed by others than author Conan Doyle, his signs and images are not comparable with Sherlock Holmes. Adaptations have added signs and renewed Holmes in order to attract a particular audience. However, in recent adaptations, John Watson’s image is not vivid as well. Whether it is Jude Law or Martin Freeman’s Watson, they are all

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    Summer Homework

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    Summer Homework Reading A Study in Scarlet by Sir Author Conan Doyle this summer was quite enjoyable because I learned so much more about the character Sherlock Holmes. Before reading this book, I assumed that Holes was a pretty smart guy. After all, he is known for solving mysteries that no one else can. However, I totally underestimated his intelligence. In the book, Holmes is a fast thinker and comes to quick conclusions in just seconds based on his observations. An example is when Holmes first

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    Sherlock Holmes is characterized by his inborn involvement/engagement and curiosity. The ability to possess the whole contact with life, ability to cognizance, noticing own thinking habits and control over his own judgements and decisions – this are his strongest features/aspects. Sherlock Holmes does not know what routine is. He never let feelings cross his mind without a stop, letting all his ideas and apprehensions to flaw away/depart. Sherlock Holmes does not appreciate an automatic memorizing

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    Speckled Band Mystery

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    In “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” Sir Arthur Conan Doyle writes about the affairs of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they try to undertake a mystery brought to them by Ms. Helen Stoner. The mystery occurs in late April of 1883, mainly on the Roylott Estate-The Stoke Moran. The lady discussed arrives at the residence of Holmes and Watson in a frenzy of anxious excitement. Upon her arrival. she justifies her worrisome behavior. Helen tells the story of her sister’s parting, including details

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    Watson's View Of Homes

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    n both text Watson’s perspective of Homes which is clever. In the text “ Sherlock Holmes and the Blue Carbuncle” it states “ You know my methods, Watson. I shall begin by studying the object. It is obvious that the owner of this hat was once fairly well to do, but that within the last three years he has fallen on hard times. He is an older man who is not in the best of shape.And he has just had a haircut. Dr.Watson: I have no doubt that I am very stupid , but I must confess that I am unable to

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    In Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Christopher Boone the protagonist has suggested that he is very similar to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Character, Sherlock Holmes. Many will assume that Christopher has some kind of mental illness, based on his strange behaviour and thoughts. Just like Sherlock Holmes, a peculiar character himself, they both have many similarities and differences. In The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time it is believed that Christopher

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    There have been many great authors over the years in the genre of mystery writing, but there is none greater than the man who started it all, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was known for his great mystery writing, and the star of that show was his main character Sherlock Holmes, and his “sidekick”, Watson, and the Holmes stories are told from his perspective. His stories were loved by many around the world, and they are still enjoyed to this day. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one of the

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    continuing to baffle and astonish his viewers (even if he is merely a character). As I stated above, a game of chess incorporated into a movie that already feels as though it is a chess game, was a wise “move” on behalf of Guy Ritchie. We see Holmes and Moriarty taking turns in their playing field, however, in this game, the entire world is at stake. Throughout all tales of Holmes and Watson, you find yourself being immersed into their mysteries. You feel as though you are the detective, longing for the

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    Adventure of the Speckled Band The story “Adventure of the Speckled Band” is about a detective working through a case of a girl’s mysterious death. Accompanying this detective during the case is a friend named Dr. Watson who is the narrator of this story. Sherlock Holmes, greatest detective of all time, came to the conclusion that “Doctors make the greatest criminals” on the way up to the mansion for several reasons. One reason Holmes came to the conclusion of “Doctors [making] the greatest criminals”

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    Inspector Glen seemed perplexed and overwhelmed at the amount of information I had been retelling. I did not realize, until now, that I began to tell the officers everything without much provocation. He was quietly jotting down notes and nodding along as I spoke. Then he asked, “But how did this whole alphabetical plan come into mind? And why did you leave a copy of an A.B.C railway guide on each body after the murders?” It took me a few minutes to remember that Mr. Cust was the one who initially

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