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Sherlock Holmes
Includes questions about this famous FICTIONAL detective created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Questions about Sherlock Holmes movies (which mostly ask about the actors rather than the stories) should be placed under "Movies."
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Why is Wilson interested in becoming a member of the red headed league?
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Wilson is interested in becoming a member of the Red-Headed League because of the attractive salary offered for minimal work. He sees it as an opportunity to earn extra income without much effort, and he is enticed by the promise of easy money.
Who are the characters in The Red-Headed League?
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The main characters in "The Red-Headed League" by Arthur Conan Doyle are Sherlock Holmes, Dr. John Watson, and Jabez Wilson, the client who seeks Holmes's help to investigate the peculiar league. Other minor characters include Mr. Merryweather and Vincent Spaulding.
Why did clay and Holmes show each other respect in the story red-headed league?
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In the story "The Red-Headed League" by Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson show respect for each other because they are close friends and colleagues who appreciate each other's intelligence, skills, and professionalism. Holmes values Watson's companionship and assistance in his cases, while Watson admires Holmes' brilliant deductive reasoning and keen observation skills. Their mutual respect strengthens their partnership and enhances their ability to solve mysteries together.
Are Sherlock Holmes and Watson blood relatives?
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No, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are not blood relatives. They are close friends and colleagues who share a strong bond through their work as detective partners in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's stories.
What is the purpose of The Red Headed League?
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Plot Summary
Dr. Watson drops in on his friend Sherlock Holmes to find him in conversation with a man with fiery red hair, a Mr. Jabez Wilson. Wilson has come to Holmes with a problem concerning an organization for which he was working but that has mysteriously disappeared. Wilson owns a pawnshop but had for the last few months been employed part-time. At Holmes' urging, he tells his story.
Wilson's assistant Vincent Spaulding had pointed out to Wilson a job notice in the newspaper. It was a job sponsored by the Red-Headed League, and only men with red hair need apply. Spaulding convinced Wilson to go to the interview, and because of the bright color of his hair, Wilson was hired. His job was to copy the Encyclopaedia Britannica from 10 A.M. until 2 P.M. He was not to leave the room at all, or he would lose his job. Wilson enjoyed the extra money he made but one Saturday, when he showed up at work, he saw a sign that said the League was dissolved. Wilson set out to discover what had happened to the League, and his well-paying job, but could learn nothing. Spaulding advised that he wait until the League got in touch with him, but Wilson came to seek the advice of Sherlock Holmes.
Holmes asks a few questions about Spaulding, finding out that he has been with Wilson for only a short time, that he works for half the wages of anyone else, that he develops photographs in the pawnshop's cellar, and that he has a mark upon his forehead. Holmes gets excited at the last bit of information, and it seems that he recognizes Spaulding. Holmes then sends Wilson home, saying he will give him advice in a few days. After reflecting for an hour, Holmes, accompanied by Watson, goes to the square in which Wilson's shop is located. Holmes examines the neighborhood, thumps upon the pavement in front of the shop with his walking-stick, and then knocks on the door. A young man, presumably Spaulding, answers, and Holmes asks directions of him. However, he is most interested in observing the knees of the shop assistant's trousers; he sees there what he had expected to see. The two men then walk around the block to see what shops are behind Wilson's shop. There is a tobacco store, a newspaper store, a restaurant, a carriage-depot, and the City and Suburban Bank.
The two men attend a concert that afternoon. Afterwards, Holmes tells Watson that a serious crime is about to be committed and that he needs Watson's help that evening. Watson returns to Holmes' residence at ten that evening, where police agent Peter Jones, of the Scotland Yard, and Mr. Merryweather, of the City and Suburban Bank, are already gathered. Holmes explains that they are going to meet the master criminal John Clay this evening. The men take carriages to the bank and wait in the vault. Merryweather realizes that Clay is about to attempt to steal a large reserve of gold. The four men then quiet down and wait.
After more than an hour, one of the stones on the floor begins to move. John Clay emerges through the hole in the floor. He pulls his partner, a man with fiery red hair, up after him. Holmes springs out from his hiding place and uses his hunting crop to knock the gun out of Clay's hand. The accomplice has dashed back through the hole, but Holmes had warned Jones to put guards in front of Wilson's shop, where the tunnel leads. Jones leads Clay outside to take him to the police station.
In the early hours of the morning, Holmes explains to Watson how he solved the crime. He realized immediately that Wilson's job copying the encyclopedia was simply a ruse to get him out of the pawnshop for several hours a day. Holmes figured that Spaulding, who spent so much time in the pawnshop's cellar, was digging a tunnel leading to a nearby building. By thumping his walking-stick on the pavement, Holmes determined the tunnel stretched behind the house, so he walked around the block to see what businesses were there. When he saw a bank, the tunnel's destination was obvious. Holmes also looked at the knees of Spaulding's trousers to see that they were worn and stained from hours of digging out a tunnel. He knew Spaulding would rob the bank that evening, Saturday, because he would thus have an extra day before the robbery would be discovered and he could make his escape. After solving the problem mentally, Holmes called Jones and Merryweather to help catch the thieves.
Watson openly admires Holmes, but Holmes merely says that solving the case saved him from boredom, a boredom which is already beginning to settle on him again. He says that his life is simply an attempt to "escape from the commonplaces of existence." Watson points out that he helps people as well. Holmes agrees, noting that man himself is nothing, but that his work is everything.
Show the character sketch of Sherlock Holmes in The Speckled Band?
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Sherlock Holmes is portrayed as a brilliant and astute detective with keen observational and deductive skills. He is known for his logical reasoning and attention to detail in solving complex cases. In "The Speckled Band," Holmes is depicted as resourceful and fearless in his pursuit of justice, using his intellect to unravel the mystery surrounding the death of Julia Stoner.
What was The Adventure of the Speckled Band?
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"The Adventure of the Speckled Band" is a Sherlock Holmes short story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It follows Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of a young woman and the unusual circumstances surrounding her sister's impending marriage. The story involves a deadly snake, a locked room, and a clever solution by Holmes.
What is most famous case solved by Sherlock Holmes?
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
A Study in Scarlet
The Sign of Four
The Case of the Giant Rat of Sumatra, the details of which the world is not yet prepared to learn.
Against what historical background were the adventures of Sherlock Holmes written?
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle wrote the adventures of Sherlock Holmes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This period was marked by advancements in forensic science and a growing public interest in crime detection. Additionally, London was experiencing urbanization and industrialization, providing a rich setting for the detective stories.
Book from 1923 called Sherlock Holmes detective stories written by A.Conan Doyle published by JH Sears company Inc New York you were wondering what anyone can tell me about the book?
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The book you mentioned is a collection of Sherlock Holmes detective stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It was published by JH Sears Company Inc in New York in 1923. The stories feature the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson solving various intriguing cases, showcasing Doyle's masterful storytelling and character development.
Why does Sherlock Holmes abhor emotions?
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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.
What are some character traits of Sherlock Holmes?
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He was rather un-social, determined, clever, focused, efficient.
There is some evidence that he was bi-polar. Extremely excitable when he had a case extremely depressed and give to cocaine when he did not.
What are The Red-Headed League Clues?
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Follow in this order to find out mystery
clue 5. Jabez Wilson's pawn shop is behind the the City and Suburban Bank.
clue 2. The red-headed league job took Jabez Wilson away from his shop from ten until two in the afternoon.
clue 1. Spaulding spent a lot of time in the cellar
clue 4. When Holmes looked at Vincent Spaulding's knees, he saw that they were covered with soil.
clue 3. When Holmes knocked on the ground in front Jabez Wilson's pawn shop, he discovered that the ground beneath was solid.
What tea did Sherlock Holmes father drink on the TV series elementary?
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Sanchi flower tea
What was character sketch of mcginty in the valley of fear?
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Morris has a rather weak character.He is not a brave person and is scared of the scowrers,although a part of the Scowrers. He cannot do any thing as it will cost him his life.he was also coward too instead of scared and disloyal as he didn't wanted to murder someone............
Who is Helen Stoner?
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Helen stoner is one of the important character in the story "The Adventures of the speckled band".
What is the theme of 'The Adventure of the Red Headed League'?
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The theme of "The Adventure of the Red-Headed League" centers around deception and greed. The story highlights how people can be easily manipulated for personal gain, as well as the consequences of falling for elaborate schemes.
What nationality was Arthur Conan Doyle?
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Conan Doyle was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, but he was a pure-blood Irishman
In his autobiography, Memories and Adventures (1924), Conan Doyle writes: 'I, an Irishman by extraction, was born in the Scottish capital after two separate lines of Irish wanderers came together under one roof.'
What is the theme of Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?
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The main theme of "The Hound of the Baskervilles" is mystery and detective work, as Sherlock Holmes investigates the death of Sir Charles Baskerville and the curse haunting his family. It also explores the themes of superstition, the power of fear, and the contrast between logic and the supernatural.
Who is Charles Baskerville's next kin?
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Sir Henry Baskerville who spent most of his life in Canada.
When did Sherlock Holmes live?
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Holmes's birthday is generally accepted as January 6th 1854, this date is not actually recorded in Sir Arthur's documents and he never actually 'died'.
From the mid-1800's to the early 1900's, the era typically referred to as Victorian England. Sherlock Holmes was born on January 6, 1854.
