Arthur Conan Doyle's Use Of Situational Irony In The Dying Detective

In the mystery, “The Dying Detective,” Arthur Conan Doyle provided numerous circumstances in which situational irony was expressed through the reader’s point of view. Sherlock Holmes feigned his death and rejected Dr. Watson’s medical assistance. Furthermore, Sherlock Holmes demanded for Dr. Watson to request Mr. Culverton Smith for his well-being. He commanded for Mr. Smith to visit him as for he was the only expert aware of the Black Formosa Corruption. To add, Sherlock Holmes had Dr. Watson hide behind the head of the bed for he knew Mr. Smith would be arriving at the bedroom shortly. Lastly, Sherlock Holmes was going to use Dr. Watson as a witness to Mr. Smith admitting that he murdered Victor Savage. Sherlock Holmes pretended his death and denied any support from Dr. Watson which effected Dr. Watson tremendously. As Dr. Watson tried to aid Sherlock Holmes with his illness, Sherlock Holmes refused any treatment performed by his fellow detective friend. Mrs. Hudson, Sherlock Holmes landlady, mentioned “Mr. Holmes said he wouldn’t even …show more content…
Smith would be arriving shortly, Sherlock forced Dr. Watson behind the bed. Before Dr. Watson jumped behind the bed, Sherlock mentioned “do not budge, whatever happens.” To explain, no matter how aggressive Mr. Culverton Smith would perform at the residence of Sherlock Holmes he was not to be noticed. Additionally, if Dr. Watson was to move slightly behind the bed and make a noise the whole agenda would be a catastrophe! Sherlock Holmes was trying have Dr. Watson confess the crime he committed; he killed Victor Savage. Even though Dr. Watson did not want to conceal himself from Mr. Smith, he loyally followed Sherlock’s instructions. As Smith barged in the room, he angrily spoke to Sherlock for accusing him of murder. Once Mr. Smith expressed that he was the one who tried to kill Victor Savage with the poisonous ivory box, Sherlock demanded for Dr. Watson to appear from out behind the