Emily Watson

John Watson, who is the main character and narrator of The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, faces many obstacles during his time collecting facts and studying the Baskervilles’ case. At the beginning of the story, readers discover that the Baskerville family was seemingly cursed. When Sir Charles, the last resident of Baskerville Hall, mysteriously perishes at the paws of an ominous, seemingly supernatural hound, Sherlock and Watson take on the case. Watson agrees to travel…

The Road Hill House murder case of 1860 shocked the public because it dealt with the brutal death of a little boy named Saville Kent. This case also brought to light the new profession of the detective. Because the local police could not solve the case, a detective was sent from London. The detective, Jack Whicher, examined the case and suspected that the little boy’s sister, Constance, committed the murder, but was not able to produce the dressing gown that he believed proved her guilt. Kate…

the perfect tone for this short story. The Final Problem gives a tone of enthusiasm in the beginning to a very depressing tone in the end. Not all Holmes stories follow this guideline, most are rather enthusiastic with a happy ending for Holmes and Watson. Stephen King gave the readers what they needed to know to realize that it was indeed a Sherlock Holmes story. You could definitely feel it was a story written by King, without knowing who the author was before reading. There are many…

“Only a mastermind like Ridley Pearson could put such a fresh spin on the venerable story of Sherlock Holmes… Lock and Key provides an explosive origin story for our hero and future villain...this tale will change the way you see Sherlock Holmes and leave you dying to know more about the evolution of the Moriarty’s...”. This quote was written by Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series, praising Ridley Pearson’s book Lock and Key. Writing became a passion of his from a young age.Ever…

This trio of leading historical Spiritualist pioneers spanning over two centuries, must be remembered for their dedication to spiritualism. for the love of spirit, travelling to the multitudes demonstrating mediumship, along with other great men and women shaping yesteryear of spiritualism. Firstly, the well- respected Sir Arthur Conan Doyle an outstanding Doctor of medicine in the community, writer on Spiritualism additionally for his famous Sherlock Holmes stories. Secondly, Emma Hardinge…

SLIDE 1. Good-morning, today I’ll be analyzing the evolution of one of the secondary character from the Sherlock Holmes Texts named Irene Adler. Through my presentation, I’ll be discussing how the character of Irene Adler has evolved through comparing the original Sherlock Holmes Text, “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and the modern adaptation “Sherlock Holmes movie” (2009, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock and is directed by Guy Ritchie) 
 SLIDE 2. Irene…

Community Beliefs, Values, and Stereotypes book In the novel, Montana 1948 written by Larry Watson the story follows an average white family and their struggle with justice, family, identity, and loyalty. The main characters, also the Hayden family consists of, the narrator who is a twelve year old named David, his father and town sheriff Wes, David's mother Gail, his uncle Frank, and his grandfather Julian. Two other main characters that happen to not be apart of the family are deputy sheriff,…

Hunter Tingle In the Stories, “How Watson Learned the Trick” and “Sherlock Holmes and the Blue Carbuncle.” Watson’s Perspective kept changing. For example in one passage Watson thinks of himself as dumb, but in another he thinks of himself as intelligent. In the passage, “How Watson Learned the Trick.” He thinks of himself as intelligent and thinks he is as good as Sherlock Holmes and doubts Sherlock Holmes. He then gives examples of how he is similar even though the accusations are wrong…

An example of this precision is the sentence from "A Rose for Emily" discussed in Alice Hall Petry's article: "Thus she passed from generation to generation - dear, inescapable, impervious, tranquil, and perverse"(280). In this sentence Faulkner summarizes Emily Grierson's character and her relationship with her community in five adjectives. While probably overlooked by the casual reader, Petry explores how closer examination reveals Faulkner's organization and manipulation of language. Placed…

A Rose for Emily: An Analysis of Theme, Imagery and Symbolism A Rose for Emily is a prime example of the many themes of southern gothic literature. The story demonstrates not only the elements of southern gothic but the similarities of southern gothic and basic gothic literature such as Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein. The author’s story is thus made interesting and catches a reader attention with its non-chronological telling and dialogue. Through the use of imagery and symbolism the author gets his…