What is an example of figurative language in the speckled band?

Answer 1

In one of these wings the windows were broken, and blocked with wooden boards, while the roof was partly caved in, a picture of ruin.

Then, of course, there is the ultimate metaphor "Oh, my God! Helen! It was the band! The speckled band!", but I am not going to spoil the ending.

Answer 2

She raised her veil as she spoke, and we could see that she was indeed in a pitiable state of agitation, her face all drawn and grey, with restless, frightened eyes, like those of some hunted animal.

By the light of the corridor lamp I saw my sister appear at the opening, her face blanched with terror, her hands groping for help, her whole figure swaying to and fro like that of a drunkard.

[Dr. Roylott's] high thin fleshless nose, gave him somewhat the resemblance to a fierce old bird of prey.

The building was of grey, lichen-blotched stone, with a high central portion, and two curving wings, like the claws of a crab, thrown out on each side.

His hand closed like a vice upon my wrist in his agitation.

Then suddenly another sound became audible - a very gentle, soothing sound, like that of a small jet of steam escaping continually from a kettle.

Answer 3

Stoke Moran

The ancestral home of the Roylott family; once, a vast estate boasting many acres and a beautiful mansion. Over the years the irresponsible Roylott heirs have whittled the estate down to a few seedy acres, and the mansion itself has become old and decrepit. In 1883, at the time the story takes place, only one wing of the house is inhabitable. Dr. Grimesby Roylott and his stepdaughters, Helen and Julia, live together in this wing. It is here, in a locked bedroom, that Julia's murder takes place.

Baker Street

The residence and offices of Sherlock Holmes. It is a comfortable apartment with a large sitting room where Holmes conducts his business and does some of his best thinking. Prior to Watson's marriage, the two friends shared these rooms, and Watson still drops in often to visit. The landlady is a kindly woman who provides food for the men and is often woken...

Answer 4

Like the theme could be what comes around goes around . Because since the doctor wanted to kill his stepdaughters and he made a plan and the snake to bite her and poison her , afterwards he dies

Answer 5

Watson's description of Dr.Roylott when he bursted through the door to threaten Holmes.