By Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Published 1902 Chapter 9 Artwork by: Hunter Wilhelm

Chapter 9 Discussion On page 126, Watson claims to have resolved two threads of the “skein” (a tangled mass of threads that Watson and Holmes use as a metaphor for this complicated case). What are these two threads, and how did Watson untangle them? Compare and contrast Watson’s detection methods to those of Holmes: how are they similar and different? Whose methods are more successful?

Chapter 9 Discussion cont’d If you were Watson and Holmes, would you consider Barrymore beyond suspicion now? Do the strange animal sounds on the moor change Watson’s and Sir Henry’s attitude toward the myth of the hound? Why or why not, and how do you know?

Possible Suspects Chart Add: The man on the tor

Close Read What is a pinnacle? Use this definition to define tor. What is a delusion? Why does Watson assume Holmes might think this vision is a delusion? How is the man on the tor described? How does his sudden appearance affect the mood of the chapter?

Close Read Watson claims that he has done “very well in the matter of a report.” If you were Holmes, what other questions would you have for Watson about this incident? What does Watson mean when he says that the moor is inscrutable? What might he be comparing the moor to here? In what ways is Watson correct?

Written Reflection Consider what Watson understands and doesn’t understand about the situation. How does his point of view affect the reading experience? How would the reading experience be different if the narrator were omniscient and knew the answers to all the mysteries?

Extra Credit Opportunity Research the geography, geology, and biology of English moor country. Be prepared to present to the class on the flora and fauna of the moors, including images and photographs, and to infer what it might be like for a convict like Selden to survive alone on the moor. This must be at least one page, double- spaced, Times New Roman 12pt. font and include images and/or photographs. It must also include a one page bibliography with the sources you used.

Extra Credit Guidelines Due date is Monday, September 28 – no exceptions. I will not accept late work. At least one page, double-spaced, Times New Roman 12pt. font Includes at least 3 images and/or photographs Poster board or PowerPoint is acceptable in addition to the written report A bibliography with at least 3 sources Verbal presentation must be made to the class Will count as an additional quiz grade If you cannot print for some reason, you can it to me at