Dean Moriarty

If there’s one film series, which has sparked our love of gadgets, it must be the James Bond franchise. Ever since the chauffeur blows himself up with the cyanide cigarette in Dr No, we’ve been fascinated by the quirky gadgets. The scene were Q would present James Bond with the latest equipment has become a thrilling event in itself. Not only have these gadgets managed to captivate our imaginations on screen, some of them have found their way on to the mainstream. So, what are some of the most…

Cumberbatchers and Holmes fans have held their breaths for quite a while. Everyone was unsure if the much loved adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s novel will come back for a fourth run. True enough, Benedict Cumberbatch made sure he made time for Sherlock season 4 regardless of his busy schedule filming Doctor Strange. While many wonder what kind of adventures await the detective, show runners have teased three words that can ultimately spell out the fate of Sherlock season 4. During the…

Sherlock Holmes has been featured in several stories by his creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Traditionally, he has been highly regarded for his intellect, but many readers question if Holmes has emotions. We do not know Holmes' thoughts, but only those of his friend Dr. John Watson who narrates the stories Holmes is in. I am looking for evidence, however, that he has emotions based on his actions. Even though Holmes may appear to show a complete disregard of emotions at times, I have reason to…

The story “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a foul play mystery. It takes place in early April 1883, at the Roylott Stoke Moran Manor. The main conflict centers around a timid yet intelligent woman, Helen Stoner who lives with her deviant, selfish stepfather, Dr. Roylott. She fears for her own life and is suspicious of the death of her sister, Julia, on the eve of Julia’s wedding. The exposition, or beginning, of the mystery is when Helen seeks the assistance of…

The story “The Dying Detective”by Author Conant Doyle and “ Invitation to a Murder” by Josh Patcher, each story is unique and different. Although the stories are different they both share several similarities. For example, Each story contains situational irony. In the story “The dying Detective” Sherlock was mindful that he was faking his illness. Sherlock faking his illness is situational irony since his sickness was extremely practical, which caused the readers to conclude that he was…

LONDON [AP] - Sherlock Holmes was a brilliant detective. He unraveled countless crimes that were too challenging for Scotland Yard to solve. He was responsible for deciphering the legendary “Scandal in Bohemia” as well as “A Study in Scarlet” and “The Hound of the Baskervilles”. He is well known for his intellect and unique behavior. Sadly this brilliant man died on December 20, 1914 at age 60. Sherlock died due to complications of a bullet wound and drug abuse interactions at the Royal London…

Sherlock, Jr (1924) and The Immigrant (1917) are two silent films that share a ground of similarities and differences when their genre, plot, theme, and cinematography are in view. Sherlock Jr, directed, produced, and acted by Buster Keaton, identifies with its audience through a paralleling story telling method, where the reality and the protagonist’s dream it combines to tell a wishful detective story with a romantic twist (Schenck & Keaton, 1924). In The Immigrant, we see Charles Chaplin…

Madison Verschleiser Social Studies The Victorian Man, Sherlock Holmes In 1887, Conan Doyle introduced, arguably, one of the most famous literary characters into the world, Sherlock Holmes. Even decades after the original publication of the series, Sherlock Holmes as a character still resonates with people around the world. Today people are drawn towards Sherlock Holmes as a polarizing character whom they can live vicariously through and be drawn into a world of a man so different from the…

For Sherlock this was a very easy task. He was undeniably brilliant, and he will be the first one to tell you that. Sherlock has a nemesis named James Moriarty who is his “evil equal”. Moriarty is just as intelligent as Sherlock and played Sherlock like a game. Catching Moriarty is Sherlock’s goal. “During the era which the Ripper was active, there were eleven murders committed in London’s east end. These murders took place between April 3, 1888 and February 13…

Larson uses repetition and suspenseful diction to convey a sardonic tone. The repetition of “could” affirms Holme’s domination over his weak victim; this amplifies how he has the power and control to choose whatever method deemed worthy of dealing with Anna. This repetition along with “if” generates anticipation in the audience of whether Holmes will pursue this method or something far worse. The uncertainty of Holmes’ actions engages readers and makes them question whether Holmes has the…