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What reason does Helen Stoner give to explain to Holmes why she and her late sister lock their doors at night in Sherlock Holmes?
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Because her stepfather owns a cheetah and a baboon and lets them roam at night. He also lets' bands of gypsies live in his woods.
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What are two examples of observation skills of Sherlock Holmes in 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'?
When Holmes saw the return train ticket in Helen Stoner's hand, he could deduce that she came to London by train. When Holmes observed the fingermarks on Helen Stoner's arm, he was able to deduce that she must have been abused. When Holmes observed that the bed was clamped to the floor, he deduced that someone had a strong reason for keeping the bed in place. When Holmes observed the saucer of milk in Dr Roylott's room, he could deduce that there must be some type of creature inside the house.
What is the story of Mr Sherlock Holmes?
A fictional character created by the famous writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is a consulting detective/sleuth who solves cases simply with the power of observation and deduction. The reason people are drawn to this particular character is probably because he was the unlikely detective, a cocaine addicted man with an obsession for studying crime.
How long after Sherlock Holmes died did he bring him back?
To answer your question, according to the stories the Great Hiatus, as it is called in Sherlockiana, lasted from May 1891 until April 1894 or about three years. In the real world, 'The Final Problem' (the story in which Holmes was thought to have died) was published in published in December 1893 while 'The Adventure of the Empty House' (the story in which Holmes reappeared) was published in October 1903 with 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' told in the past tense was published in 1901 and 1902. ------ Yes the author brought Holmes back. The reason he brought him back was because there was a great outcry from his fans and bunches of letters pleading for the author to bring him back. The reason the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle killed Sherlock in the first place was because the book originally was just a side project and after a while of writing Sherlock Holmes stories Doyle began hating Sherlock.
Why did Sherlock Holmes used a hunting hat or deerstalker cap was there some kind of meaning behind it or special reason?
Conan Doyle wrote in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' the following description of Holmes' attire: "travelling-cloak and close-fitting cloth cap," which Sidney Paget, the illustrator in the early Strand Magazine stories, interpreted as an Inverness cape and deerstalker cap. These were often used as travelling clothes in Holmes' day, and Holmes and Watson had travelled to the Boscombe valley. This outfit has since been made popular by actors such as William Gillette and Basil Rathbone in Sherlock Holmes adaptations.
Where did Sherlock Holmes die?
In the books and most movies, Prof. Moriarty (his arch nemesis) and Holmes fall off the Reichenbach Falls. Sherlock survives, but Moriarty dies. The only reason Conan Doyle killed him off was because he grew tired of the character and the series, and it was distracting him from other projects. He brought back Sherlock Holmes because fans of Holmes got angry and forced Conan Doyle to bring him back. In the BBC modern-day adaptation of Sherlock, Moriarty tells Sherlock that he will kill Sherlock's friends is Sherlock does not kill himself. This exchange occurs on top of St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Moriarty shoots himself in the head, and then Sherlock jumps to his apparent death. At the very end of the episode, it is shown that Sherlock is still alive.
What are two examples of observation skills of Sherlock Holmes in 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'?
When Holmes saw the return train ticket in Helen Stoner's hand, he could deduce that she came to London by train. When Holmes observed the fingermarks on Helen Stoner's arm, he was able to deduce that she must have been abused. When Holmes observed that the bed was clamped to the floor, he deduced that someone had a strong reason for keeping the bed in place. When Holmes observed the saucer of milk in Dr Roylott's room, he could deduce that there must be some type of creature inside the house.
When does Sherlock Holmes 2 come out?
16th December 2011 For some reason its really late!! :/
What is the story of Mr Sherlock Holmes?
A fictional character created by the famous writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is a consulting detective/sleuth who solves cases simply with the power of observation and deduction. The reason people are drawn to this particular character is probably because he was the unlikely detective, a cocaine addicted man with an obsession for studying crime.
How long after Sherlock Holmes died did he bring him back?
To answer your question, according to the stories the Great Hiatus, as it is called in Sherlockiana, lasted from May 1891 until April 1894 or about three years. In the real world, 'The Final Problem' (the story in which Holmes was thought to have died) was published in published in December 1893 while 'The Adventure of the Empty House' (the story in which Holmes reappeared) was published in October 1903 with 'The Hound of the Baskervilles' told in the past tense was published in 1901 and 1902. ------ Yes the author brought Holmes back. The reason he brought him back was because there was a great outcry from his fans and bunches of letters pleading for the author to bring him back. The reason the author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle killed Sherlock in the first place was because the book originally was just a side project and after a while of writing Sherlock Holmes stories Doyle began hating Sherlock.
Why does Sherlock Holmes invite Dr Watson to the continent?
In 'The Final Problem,' Holmes is in need of help while fleeing from Professor Moriarty. In 'The Adventure of Black Peter,' the reason is presumably to search for the lost securities of John Hopley Neligan's father learned about during that investigation.
Why did Sherlock Holmes used a hunting hat or deerstalker cap was there some kind of meaning behind it or special reason?
Conan Doyle wrote in 'The Boscombe Valley Mystery' the following description of Holmes' attire: "travelling-cloak and close-fitting cloth cap," which Sidney Paget, the illustrator in the early Strand Magazine stories, interpreted as an Inverness cape and deerstalker cap. These were often used as travelling clothes in Holmes' day, and Holmes and Watson had travelled to the Boscombe valley. This outfit has since been made popular by actors such as William Gillette and Basil Rathbone in Sherlock Holmes adaptations.
Where did Sherlock Holmes die?
In the books and most movies, Prof. Moriarty (his arch nemesis) and Holmes fall off the Reichenbach Falls. Sherlock survives, but Moriarty dies. The only reason Conan Doyle killed him off was because he grew tired of the character and the series, and it was distracting him from other projects. He brought back Sherlock Holmes because fans of Holmes got angry and forced Conan Doyle to bring him back. In the BBC modern-day adaptation of Sherlock, Moriarty tells Sherlock that he will kill Sherlock's friends is Sherlock does not kill himself. This exchange occurs on top of St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Moriarty shoots himself in the head, and then Sherlock jumps to his apparent death. At the very end of the episode, it is shown that Sherlock is still alive.
Why does Sherlock Holmes abhor emotions?
Sherlock Holmes values logic and rationality above emotions because he believes emotions can cloud his judgement and hinder his ability to solve cases effectively. He sees emotions as unpredictable and potentially distracting, making it harder for him to focus on the facts and evidence in front of him. Holmes's commitment to objectivity and reason drives him to suppress his emotions in order to maintain clarity of thought.
Is tyler rundell a stoner?
He is possibly the biggest stoner in the world, he stays high "day and night." And for some reason he is not gay but he still likes the wiener
What reason does Sherlock Holmes give for not letting Dr Watson treat him in 'The Adventure of the Dying Detective'?
Afterwards Holmes confessed that he didn't think he would be able to fool him. He mimicked going mad from a poisoned needle. But as goo an actor as he was, he didn't trust that the makeup and tricks he used would escape Watson's expert medical eye.
What date did Sherlock Holmes die?
To answer your question, the date generally accepted by scholars as the date that Holmes supposedly plunged into the Reichenbach Falls is: Monday, 4th May 1891. His death of old age or some other cause later in his life is not recorded. ------ Sherlock Holmes was not a real person but a character created by writer Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This fiction hero "died" in the story "The Adventure of the Final Problem" published in 1893 in The Strand Magazine and then in "The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes" People were so concerned that Conan Doyle had to bring the great detective back. In 1901 Sherlock Holmes reappeared in "The Hound of the Baskervilles". The story supposedly happened before Holmes' "death" at the Reichenbach Falls in Switzerland. Holmes returned officially from the dead in the 1903 story "The Empty House", which is the first story in the book "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" Doyle wrote the Sherlock Holmes stories until 1927 though the chronology of Holmes' adventures ends with "His Last Bow", at the beginning of World War I in 1914. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle died in 1930.
In the Sherlock Holmes Adventure of the Speckled Band why does Helen move into Julia's room?
Holmes does this type of deduction often in the stories as he wants to find out as much as he can about the problem at hand. He needs to independently verify anything he is told, so he can definitively prove his case. Also, he apparently wants to give his client a sense that the case is in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing.
