“The Adventure of the Speckled Band” Sherlock Holmes used his observations skills to come to the conclusion that Dr. Roylott was attempting to kill his daughters with a foreign snake, the swamp adder in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes was able to make conclusions from the background that Helen Stoner informed him of. Through the intense investigation of the rooms in Stoke Moran he was able to observe even more clues. Additionally, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle included several red herrings as a way to mislead the readers. Sherlock Holmes, being the perceptive detective that he is, was able to use the clues provided in the story resolve the mystery of the death of Helen’s sister, Julia. Ultimately, the …show more content…
Throughout the story the mood changes from initially being anxious, when Helen arrives, to being petrified which occurs when Helen’s concerns are indeed verified, to finally happy when the main conflict is resolved through the death of Dr. Roylott. When Helen Stoner arrives in April, 1883, she informs Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson of her fear that she would meet an ending similar to that of her sister. Through the explanation of the suspicious events of Julia’s, Helen Stoner’s sister, death, Sherlock was able to concur that this was indeed a serious matter. Holmes grew suspicious of Dr. Roylott based upon the description provided by Helen. Dr. Roylott’s aggressive nature and past were exceptionally suspicious. Additionally, the bruises upon Helen’s wrist was one example of the abusive relationship that Dr.Roylott and Helen had. This is an example of a character versus character conflict that is both internal and external. The man versus man conflict between Dr.Roylott and Sherlock Holmes made Dr.Roylott an even greater suspect. Dr. Watson, an intelligent doctor, and Sherlock Holmes agreed that they should begin their investigation that
At Lowood, she is thought of by many as a well behaved child, but she still occasionally resistances authority. This is the case when the nurse tells Jane that she may not visit Helen, even though Helen is very ill. Jane, believing that she needs to see Helen regardless of if she is allowed to or not sneaks off: “I dreaded being discovered and sent back; for I must see Helen- I must embrace her before she died- I must give her one last kiss, exchange with her one last word” (82). Jane’s behavior demonstrates her growth in independence. When she lived at Gateshead, she yielded to authority even when she believed it cruel; at Lowood, she defies the nurse’s authority because she knows her desire to see Helen again is greater than her fear of
To begin with everything is going fine and things are going on the same, as they would do every other day. The husband has just got home from work and his wife asks him how his day has been 'Hullo darling' she says and then gets him a drink. The fact it is just like every other day shows in the relaxed atmosphere, which is described as 'a blissful time of day' The atmosphere also seams to be warm and cosy as she was 'luxuriating in his company' Where as in the Speckled Band the setting is really as you would expected a murder mystery setting to be. This shows as at the start there is an air of panic as Watson and Holmes have been 'knocked up' as 'a young lady had arrived in a considerable state of excitement' The murder setting is also typical as it is in a large country manor, owned by the well-known Surry Family of the Roylotts of Stoke Moran.
and shock of the death of her sister. She speaks in a low tone of
You are Holmes, the meddler. " From this quote, it can be inferred that Dr. Roylott is an impatient and violent man. The text suggests that he possesses immense strength, as evidenced by his ability to bend a poker stick and leave a mark on Helen Stoner's wrist. Additionally, Dr. Roylott has been described as a "huge man. " The tension in ‘The Adventure of the Speckled Band’ keeps building, especially when Holmes finds many clues in Helen’s room that could lead to the mystery.
The film adaptations of literary works can sometimes be a nightmare. However, they can also turn out better than the original work in some rare instances. In the case of The Speckled Band by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the movie was a better format for telling the murder mystery because of the movie’s ability to show rather than tell the audience what is happening, the clearer explanation of the plot, and the more in-depth development of the characters.
In Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, Jane encounters several characters during the stages of her life. Some of the characters appear in more than one stage of her life such as Mrs Reed, Bessie, and Rochester. There are other characters who are only there for her for a short period of time such as St John, Miss Temple, and Helen Burns. Although these characters are only in Jane’s life for a short time, they each have a great impact on Jane, especially Jane’s encounter with Helen at the Lowood Institution. Helen Burns makes a grave impact on Jane’s life, at Lowood and continuing on for the rest of her life.
Every time Holmes got new information about the problem or Helen Stoner, he became more and more enthusiastic which made Him even keener to solve it. He was very cautious about who he spoke to. To solve the mystery in the best way Sherlock Holmes could, he examined every possibility there was, very carefully. The story of the Speckled Band was written from Watson’s point of view.
Helen is Jane's best friend at Lowood. Helen is a religious role (angelic, and talks about God), in shaping her character. Helen believes everyone should love their enemies. Although Jane does not take to Helens good heart and good nature, with her wie word, Jane respects her for them and listens very passionately to what Helen has to say.
There are many stages throughout the book in which the reader can feel sympathy for Jane Eyre; these include when she is locked in the Red Room, when Helen Burns dies at Lowood, and when she and Mr. Rochester are married the first time.
Although Jane respects Helen’s honesty and stoicism, she cannot. understand her beliefs and the way in which she accepts her constant chastisement so submissively; she herself ‘should wish the earth to. open and swallow me up.’ After talking to Helen, Jane comments that. her feelings were ‘better regulated’ and ‘thoughts more harmonious’. Finally, Mrs. Temple finds someone whom she can respect.
While isolation may help some with different processes of healing, or finding one’s self, it can also be quite maddening to be solitary for long periods of time. Since humans are social creatures it is imperative that we have some form of positive interaction with other humans. Bronte again examines her theme of solitude but from a darker perspective as she creates her character the estranged Bertha Rochester, wife of Jane’s love interest Mr. Rochester. Bertha is described rather negatively physiologically and behaviorally throughout the novel: “The maniac bellowed: she parted her shaggy locks from her visage, and gazed wildly at her visitors. I recognized well that purple face, --those bloated features…the lunatic sprang and grappled his throat violently, and laid her teeth to his neck: they struggled” (Bronte 71).
How Does Arthur Conan Doyle Create Tension And Suspense In The Speckled Band The Speckled Band is just one of the murder mystery stories featuring the famous detective, Sherlock Holmes. Holmes was not any ordinary detective, he was a detective who was famous for solving murders. In this case Holmes is trying to solve the mystery of the 'Speckled Band'. Some examples of tension building techniques are dramatic events and in some instances the inclusion of red herrings. Bad weather and night time are also used as a means of building up atmosphere and tension.
The three events that mark Jane as an evolving dynamic character are when she is locked in the red room, self reflecting on her time at Gateshead, her friendship with Helen Burns at LoWood, her relationship with Mr. Rochester, and her last moments with a sick Mrs. Reed. Brought up as an orphan by her widowed aunt, Mrs. Reed, Jane is accustomed to her aunts vindictive comments and selfish tendencies. Left out of family gatherings, shoved and hit by her cousin, John Reed, and teased by her other cousins, Georgina and Eliza Reed, the reader almost cringes at the unfairness of it all. But even at the young age of ten, Jane knows the consequences of her actions if she were to speak out against any of them. At one point she wonders why she endures in silence for the pleasure of others. Why she is oppressed. "Always suffering, always browbeaten, always accused, forever condemned" (Bronte, 12). Jane’s life at Gateshead is not far from miserable. Not only is she bullied by her cousins and nagged by her aunt, but help from even Bessie, her nurse and sort of friend, seems out of her reach. In the red room scene Jane is drug by Ms. Ab...
Due to her rough childhood, Jane's passion is uncontrollable. Rather than being passionate about love, she is passionate about justice. While at Lowood, she eventually learned the meaning of forgiveness and strength. Her good friend, Helen Burns, teaches her to accept others opinions of her, to be humble and recognize one's own faults. Helen counsels Jane, saying "Life appears to me too short to be spent in nursing animosity, or registering wrongs" (58).
When Jane is shunned by Mr. Brocklehurst in front of the entire Lowood population, Helen is the one person that does not immediately judge Jane. In fact, she makes her feel more comfortable in a place that is filled with punishment and hypocrisy. Though Lowood does not truly feel like home, Helen is able to provide Jane with not only all the compassion she needs as well as support and respect. This is one of the first loves Jane experiences on her journey and it allows her to become more open to the love she finds in her future endeavors.