How might Jack The Ripper and unsafe streets of Victorian Britain have inspired Arthur Conan Doyle to write detective stories?

Answer 1

Jack The Ripper inspired many people in different ways. Doyle was inspired to write fictional characters solving mysteries that the real detectives in Scotland Yard could not.

Answer 2

The unsolved mystery and fear surrounding Jack the Ripper may have sparked Doyle's interest in crime-solving and detective work. Additionally, the unsafe streets of Victorian Britain likely highlighted the need for skilled detectives and the importance of solving crimes to bring justice and order to society. These factors could have influenced Doyle to create the iconic character of Sherlock Holmes and his detective stories.