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Fulfilled - maybe, maybe not. He certainly built a reputation and benefited financially from Holmes`existence, but the fact that he tried to kill him off at Reichenbach Falls because he wanted to concentrate on his historical novels indicates that he had grown weary of Holmes and his cases.
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What makes Sherlock Holmes unique?
This is of course, is an opinion question, and answers will vary, but this is mine: During Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life, he enjoyed a very high level of popularity for his stories about Holmes, even in countries other than England. At that time, his great success would have been due to Conan Doyle's excellent writing abilities, Holmes' great abilities of deduction that could be used to solve any crime, and the fact that common and poor people of England and especially London could look to Holmes for inspiration, and as a national symbol of pride. But Conan Doyle wrote these stories over a century ago. Why are they still so popular today? Holmes became an icon, his analysis of Watson and other people's habits and activities seemed to them, baffling, but to him it was "Elementary." His deerstalker cap, pipe, overcoat, and magnifying glass came to symbolize detectives and their art through Sherlock Holmes' early popularity. And simply put, people enjoy a good story, especially a mystery. "In our modern time of fast living, modern conveniences, and computerised crime and detection, Sherlock Holmes represents the spirit of an earlier, simpler and more romantic period. Perhaps, as Watson was to him, Holmes is to us "the one fixed point in a changing age." [1] [1] Clive Hopwood? Sherlock Holmes Illustrated copyright 1981 by World International Publishing Limited. Published in Great Britain.
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles a classic novel?
Well, kind of, Conon Doyle got the idea for the story off of a real English families so called 'curse' and decided to make it a Holmes story. But no, all the events recorded in this epistle are fictitious, aside from the original idea. Despite this fact, one still feels a chill, or turns to look behind ones back as they walk into the night, while reading this book, and even a single dog bark on a dark night came make one feel as if it is real. All this is the mark of a very talented writer, Sir Arthur Conon Doyle, or is it, Dr. John H. Watson? Hum! I wonder? ;)
In the red headed league what did Sherlock say he was always fighting against?
"It saved me from ennui," he answered, yawning. "Alas, I already feel it closing in upon me! My life is spent in one long effort to escape from the commonplaces of existence. These little problems help me to do so." -- Sherlock Holmes
Differences between Holmes and Watson?
Sherlock is smart and perfect. Watson is kindly but not as smart. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created his character Sherlock Holmes modelling him after his teacher in the Edinburgh Medical School, Dr. Joseph Bell. So this character was created out of the elements and faculties of observation, logic, deduction and diagnosis. Dr.Watson was a shadow of Doyle's past inner self from the student days, created as an unpolished rock against which the razor of Holmes' logic could be sharpened. Holmes is pictured as a very detached and reserved person whereas Watson is kind, humane, emotional and social. Watson is not at all a fool or unclever, but he certainly can not raise himself above earthly cares whereas Holmes can abandon food and rest for days if necessary, when he is engaged in a mind blowing puzzle the solving of which needs him being just a weight of nerves. Watson is straight forward and simple and just can not enter the mind of a criminal as his famous companion does. Nor can he invent ingeneous tricks like Holmes to trap adversaries.
What kind of snake was in the speckled band story of Sherlock Holmes?
Watson quotes Holmes as saying: "It is a swamp adder! the deadliest snake in India." However, There is no such thing as a 'swamp adder' and there are no adders of any kind in India. In addition, snakes cannot hear sounds they only feel vibrations with very sensitive organs.It has been speculated that what Holmes actually said was: "it is a samp-aderm, the deadliest skink in India." A skink is actually a lizard that might be able to climb and descend a rope and hear a whistle.
What makes Sherlock Holmes unique?
This is of course, is an opinion question, and answers will vary, but this is mine: During Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life, he enjoyed a very high level of popularity for his stories about Holmes, even in countries other than England. At that time, his great success would have been due to Conan Doyle's excellent writing abilities, Holmes' great abilities of deduction that could be used to solve any crime, and the fact that common and poor people of England and especially London could look to Holmes for inspiration, and as a national symbol of pride. But Conan Doyle wrote these stories over a century ago. Why are they still so popular today? Holmes became an icon, his analysis of Watson and other people's habits and activities seemed to them, baffling, but to him it was "Elementary." His deerstalker cap, pipe, overcoat, and magnifying glass came to symbolize detectives and their art through Sherlock Holmes' early popularity. And simply put, people enjoy a good story, especially a mystery. "In our modern time of fast living, modern conveniences, and computerised crime and detection, Sherlock Holmes represents the spirit of an earlier, simpler and more romantic period. Perhaps, as Watson was to him, Holmes is to us "the one fixed point in a changing age." [1] [1] Clive Hopwood? Sherlock Holmes Illustrated copyright 1981 by World International Publishing Limited. Published in Great Britain.
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles a classic novel?
Well, kind of, Conon Doyle got the idea for the story off of a real English families so called 'curse' and decided to make it a Holmes story. But no, all the events recorded in this epistle are fictitious, aside from the original idea. Despite this fact, one still feels a chill, or turns to look behind ones back as they walk into the night, while reading this book, and even a single dog bark on a dark night came make one feel as if it is real. All this is the mark of a very talented writer, Sir Arthur Conon Doyle, or is it, Dr. John H. Watson? Hum! I wonder? ;)
What is the best Sherlock Holmes novel?
This is a question that's answer will be purely based on opinion, however i do feel that Hound of the Baskervilles is the best novel. Although each novel and short story are fantastic.
In the red headed league what did Sherlock say he was always fighting against?
"It saved me from ennui," he answered, yawning. "Alas, I already feel it closing in upon me! My life is spent in one long effort to escape from the commonplaces of existence. These little problems help me to do so." -- Sherlock Holmes
How does Watson lose his limp in Sherlock?
Watson loses his limp in the TV series 'Sherlock' because, according to Sherlock Holmes, his injury was psychosomatic.Answer:John Watson's bad leg and hand tremors were both psychosomatic. His psychologist believed the cause was post traumatic stress from fighting in Afghanistan as a soldier, but it was discovered, when John met Mycroft Holmes for the first time, that his hand tremor only happened when he didn't feel like he was in danger. He preferred the action and excitement of the war and he missed it. While spending time with Sherlock, they pursued a cab they thought carried the murderer they were looking for inside. John completely forgot about his cane as they gave chase and shortly thereafter realized he didn't need it as working with Sherlock provided him with all the excitement and danger he enjoyed.
Differences between Holmes and Watson?
Sherlock is smart and perfect. Watson is kindly but not as smart. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created his character Sherlock Holmes modelling him after his teacher in the Edinburgh Medical School, Dr. Joseph Bell. So this character was created out of the elements and faculties of observation, logic, deduction and diagnosis. Dr.Watson was a shadow of Doyle's past inner self from the student days, created as an unpolished rock against which the razor of Holmes' logic could be sharpened. Holmes is pictured as a very detached and reserved person whereas Watson is kind, humane, emotional and social. Watson is not at all a fool or unclever, but he certainly can not raise himself above earthly cares whereas Holmes can abandon food and rest for days if necessary, when he is engaged in a mind blowing puzzle the solving of which needs him being just a weight of nerves. Watson is straight forward and simple and just can not enter the mind of a criminal as his famous companion does. Nor can he invent ingeneous tricks like Holmes to trap adversaries.
What do detectives mainly rely on in a case?
he wrote down possibilities then crossed out the ones that didn't apply "when you have eliminated the obvious whatever remains no matter how unlikely must be the truth." -Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes also used psychological profiling a technique not used by real detectives until many decades later. And in A Study of Scarlet he even discovered a more efficient way of blood typing any blood found at crime scenes.
What kind of snake was in the speckled band story of Sherlock Holmes?
Watson quotes Holmes as saying: "It is a swamp adder! the deadliest snake in India." However, There is no such thing as a 'swamp adder' and there are no adders of any kind in India. In addition, snakes cannot hear sounds they only feel vibrations with very sensitive organs.It has been speculated that what Holmes actually said was: "it is a samp-aderm, the deadliest skink in India." A skink is actually a lizard that might be able to climb and descend a rope and hear a whistle.
How did Lynette Bradley feel about her stories?
HOW DID LYNETTE BRADELY FEEL ABOUT HER STORY?
What happens in the end of Eye of the Crow by Shane Peacock?
Sherlock Holmes mother dies because J.K.R the villain poisons her with Deadly Night Shade so he sets out for justice. He solves the crime and decides never to feel passion for anyone ever again. He is now out to seek justice against all villains.
What goes ha ha bonk?
The Sherlock Holmes Museum's answer is that it is a man laughing his head off. However, it is not the same man who went to see a doctor with a piece of carrot stuck up one nostril, and a turnip stuck up the other nostril. The man said to the Doctor: "Doctor , I don't feel well". The doctor looked at the man and said "you know, I don't think you're eating properly." More answers available at Sherlock-holmes.co.uk
Who is the Watson for Miss Marple?
In Agatha Christie's mystery novels, the character who often assists Miss Marple in solving mysteries is typically a trusted friend or relative who serves as a companion or confidant, rather than a traditional "Watson" like Sherlock Holmes' companion. These roles can vary from book to book.
