Dr. Mortimer is concerned about Sherlock Holmes's safety and well-being, as he believes that the investigation into the mysterious events surrounding the Baskerville estate poses significant danger. He fears that Holmes's pursuit of the truth might lead him into perilous situations, especially given the legend of the supernatural hound. Mortimer's reluctance reflects his protective instincts toward Holmes and his awareness of the chilling local lore surrounding the Baskerville family.
Yes, Sherlock Holmes's conclusions about Dr. James Mortimer in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" are ultimately correct. Holmes deduces that Mortimer is a man of intelligence and integrity, but he is also deeply concerned about the mysterious circumstances surrounding Sir Charles Baskerville's death. While Mortimer initially seems to be a mere messenger, Holmes recognizes that he is genuinely seeking to protect Sir Henry Baskerville from potential danger. This insight allows Holmes to unravel the mystery surrounding the Baskerville estate.
Holmes says to Mortimer: "I observe from your forefinger that you make your own cigarettes." Holmes presumably noticed tobacco stains, or, perhaps, Mortimer let a few cigarettes burn until they scorched his fingers.
He places Monsieur Bertillon above Holmes as having a more precisely scientific mind.
The character originally named Mortimer is the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle. In the early drafts of "A Study in Scarlet," Holmes was referred to as "Sherrinford Holmes," and Mortimer was a name considered for the character Dr. John Watson. Ultimately, the names were changed, leading to the iconic duo we know today.
Dr. Mortimer
Yes, Sherlock Holmes's conclusions about Dr. James Mortimer in "The Hound of the Baskervilles" are ultimately correct. Holmes deduces that Mortimer is a man of intelligence and integrity, but he is also deeply concerned about the mysterious circumstances surrounding Sir Charles Baskerville's death. While Mortimer initially seems to be a mere messenger, Holmes recognizes that he is genuinely seeking to protect Sir Henry Baskerville from potential danger. This insight allows Holmes to unravel the mystery surrounding the Baskerville estate.
Holmes says to Mortimer: "I observe from your forefinger that you make your own cigarettes." Holmes presumably noticed tobacco stains, or, perhaps, Mortimer let a few cigarettes burn until they scorched his fingers.
He places Monsieur Bertillon above Holmes as having a more precisely scientific mind.
The character originally named Mortimer is the famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, created by Arthur Conan Doyle. In the early drafts of "A Study in Scarlet," Holmes was referred to as "Sherrinford Holmes," and Mortimer was a name considered for the character Dr. John Watson. Ultimately, the names were changed, leading to the iconic duo we know today.
Dr. Mortimer
If you are talking about the stick belonging to Dr. Mortimer in The Hound of the Baskervilles, he made several brilliant deductions: 1. He deduced that Dr. Mortimer served in the Charing Cross Hospital, as on the stick the following is inscribed: 'friends of the C.C.H'. This is proved right when they check in Watson's medical directory. 2. He deduced Dr. Mortimer left Charing Cross Hospital from the date on the stick. 3. He deduced Dr. Mortimer was either a house-surgeon or a house-physician because a well-established staff physician would not likely leave the hospital. 4. He deduced that Dr. Mortimer's dog was larger than a terrier and smaller than a mastiff by closely examining the space between the teeth mark on the stick. 5. He surmised "there emerges a young fellow under thirty, amiable, unambitious, absent-minded . . ."
Watson was talking to Sherlock Holmes -- though Sir Henry Baskerville and Dr. Mortimer were also in the room -- in the story 'The Hound of the Baskervilles,' and he was referring to a newspaper article in the London Times and the note that Sir Henry received.
From Sir Charles Baskerville
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. Mortimer informs Holmes that Rodger Baskerville, who was a cousin of Sherlock Holmes' client, Sir Henry Baskerville, had a reputation for being a man of great intellect but also for leading a reckless life. He suggests that Rodger had a fascination with the supernatural and was rumored to have died under mysterious circumstances in the wilds of South America. Mortimer believes that Rodger’s behavior and his untimely death may be linked to the legendary curse that haunts the Baskerville family. This information sets the stage for the investigation into the eerie events surrounding the Baskerville estate.
There have been as many Dr. Watsons and there have been Sherlock Holmes' in the movies. And there have been over 100 movies/series made that include Sherlock Holmes. Howard Marion-Crawford was one famous one.
Dr. Watson