The Speckled Band

“The Adventure of the Speckled Band” Essay “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is a story that revolves around Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, Helen Stoner, and Dr. Roylott. The story takes place in April 1883 at Dr. Roylott’s estate, Stoke Moran. One morning, Sherlock and Watson wake up earlier than usual only to meet a woman by the name of Helen Stoner. She insinuates that she fears for her life and questions her sister’s death, Julia Stoner, who was soon to be married. Eventually, Sherlock and Dr. Watson begin to investigate the unknown cause of Julia’s death. In an uneasy and wavering way, Helen tells Sherlock and Watson the details of Julia’s death on the eve of her own wedding. She feels anxious and does not

As Sherlock examines the estate, he could not help but notice particularly strange features throughout the building. One being a fake bell rope that hung down a ventilator and Helen’s bed being clamped on the floor. Dr. Roylott had forced Helen to sleep in Julia’s room because of construction work done on the estate and considering they never had to do modifications on the house, it had seemed suspicious. In the estate, there were many exotic animals from India such as cheetahs, baboons, and snakes. As Sherlock observed Dr. Roylott’s room he saw a worn out chair that was seemed as if it was out of place. Before Sherlock could leave, he was threatened by Dr. Roylott to not interfere with his life. However, Sherlock remained composed and was undismayed by Dr. Roylott’s threat. These events reveal that Sherlock is observant and clever. Dr. Roylott was the complete opposite since he was aggressive and intimidating. Sherlock and Watson arrange a plan to sneak into Helen’s room at night and she would discreetly stay awake as they would catch the killer and as night sets in their plan would go to action. When the time of their plan had come, the mood shifts from serious to petrifying while the tone shifts from anxious to