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How does Doyle create a sense of mystery in Ch3? Conan Doyle uses a combination of literary devices to build up tension and create a sense of mystery In chapter 3 Doyle uses negative words and descriptions of the atmosphere with the motif of darkness to bring the reader into the mysterious and miserable atmosphere of a 19th century London. The case of Mary Morstan is presented to start on a ‘September evening’. This particular choice of the month brings the reader into the cold, foggy and often

society. The prevailing stereotype of the classic "Marlboro Man" along with movie heroes such as James Bond, Indiana Jones, and John Wayne give the impression of the adventurous ladies' man who laughs in the face of danger and can do no wrong. Arthur Conan Doyle's tale of adventure, The Lost World, is an excellent

By using extreme terror to kill and ruin characters lives, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle explores his theme of not letting oneself be controlled by fear. The dogs that haunts the wealthy and powerful, is the ultimate panic creator in The Hound of the Baskervilles. Three character from the book show their individual reaction to a scary situation. After the death of Sir Charles, Sir Henry is the next heir to the Baskerville estate. Sherlock sends Watson with Sir Henry to report back to him on suspicious activity

Sherlock Holmes has been featured in several stories by his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Traditionally, he has been highly regarded for his intellect, nonetheless a multifold of readers question if Holmes has emotions. Holmes' thoughts are a mystery. Readers only know the thoughts of his friend Dr. John Watson, who narrates the stories Holmes is in. I have reason to believe that Holmes has displayed through his actions, including through what he says, that he indeed has emotions. Now many of

Sherlock Holmes was one of the best detectives ever. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote stories about Holmes and his apprentice, Watson. One of these stories was “The Adventure of the Speckled Band”, in it Holmes is tasked with solving the murder mystery of Julia Stoner, Helen Stoner’s sister, who was murdered two years prior. Stoke Moran, the place of the murder, was home to Dr. Roylott, Helen’s stepfather. Dr. Roylott was a psychotic criminal who took interest in exotic, foreign pets. Dr. Roylott made

Status Quo of Sherlock and the Gang The works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle provide evidence of classism; the easily identified separate social classes, during the Victorian-era. His writing graphically proving the status quo of the times. If someone created an act of crime, it was to advance in class or the characters are trying to stay in the same style class before some event happened. In a time when females were considered meek and frail. That is how they are written besides for the occasional exception

Discuss the social and historical context of each text reflected in The Speckled Ban by Arthur Conan Doyle and Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl. In this essay, I intend to compare and contrast the two short stories "The Speckled Band" by Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle, and "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl, picking out techniques used which make it exactly, or exactly the opposite of a typical detective story/murder mystery. Both "The Speckled Band" and "Lamb to the Slaughter" have ingredients

The Detective Story Genre: Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes Stories One of the most popular literary forms is the detective genre. The most remarkable detective author of all time is the late nineteenth century writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. His most prominent works are the famous Sherlock Holmes stories. These novels and short stories set the standard for the genre. Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes stories can be considered a model for detective fiction because each is centered

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle condemningly portrays the police force as ineffective and lacking intricate knowledge of solving crime, using the availability of crime solving techniques in A Study in Scarlet. Similarly, Mcguigan depicts the police force as completely dependent, idle and incompetent officers using the availability of crime solving techniques in A Study in Pink. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle depicts the ineffective police force as having rudimentary knowledge of criminal cases in A Study in Scarlet

Arthur Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 22nd May 1859. He attended Edinburgh University and graduated with a degree in medicine, in 1881. He then practised as a doctor from 1882-1891, but not very successfully. Whilst practising as a doctor, in 1887, he published his first short story featuring Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson, “A study in Scarlet”. The Strand magazine, founded in 1890, published a series of Sherlock Holmes stories, this let both the detective and the magazine becoming