This paper deals with the article ‘Oak Island’s Mysterious’ “Money Pit”, written by David MacDonald (A Reader's Digest Classic, originally published in 1965). This piece of literature is mysterious as it talks about the treasure which has been excavated by many people but not yet found. The argument will be developed through a critical review of David MacDonald’s article discussing in turn the fact whether the treasure in the Oak Island is natural or man-made, in other words does the treasure…
most successful if everyone believed him. He did not want Dr. Watson or Mrs. Hudson to accidentally reveal the actuality. Sherlock Holmes was in disguise of a detective, who was severely ill until the end of the story. Sherlock…
together. Topic 1: Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Holmes is described as “brilliant” by friends and colleagues, using his knowledge to solve even the most difficult of cases. His brilliance is noted by Dr. Watson, who upon first meeting, is told that he has been in…
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The movie Corpse Bride is a very charming yet macabre movie of how a shy, stumbling young man accidently marries a deceased bride. This movie is done by stop motion, yet is still very elegantly. With the grim aesthetic of the Victorian era, the living world is shown to be dull, gray, and practically lifeless while the Land of the Dead is full of color, and lively characters. The detail of every character and object is rich with also a grand orchestra, soft piano and jazz numbers to company. The…
And so how does John Watson fit into that mold? Well, he like all the characters in Sherlock does in fact transform. His transformation takes place throughout all three seasons of Sherlock. He first starts off as a recently returned Afghan medical doctor in the British Army struggling from PTSD. He’s leading a boring life and looking for a place to rent that’s cheap. If we look at the first step of schema that Seger set for us in her version of the “Hero’s Myth” then John Watson is right on…
attempt to escape the hound. He fell dead at the scene from heart problems and sheer terror. Sir Henry Baskerville has just moved into the hall that his family has owned for generations. The only problem is a hound-beast has been haunting the family. Watson and Holmes are called in to help. Sir Henry meets his neighbors and in the end his neighbor Stapleton did the crime. The Hound of the Baskervilles is a great novel written by none other than famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator…
please him. Watson is a detriment to solving the case it’s Holmes capabilities that primarily help disentangle the whole mystery. Watson admires Holmes and desires for the detective’s approval. He is more willing to do what Sherlock asks of him whether considering the facts about Dr. Mortimer’s cane or traveling ahead to Devonshire. Holmes enjoys leading Watson on letting him think he has the right answer when in fact the detective himself knows the true explanation. He told Watson“I am…
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…