By, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Wrote 60 stories about Sherlock A Study in Scarlett- first story to introduce Sherlock Active participant in the Spiritualist movement Tried to kill off Sherlock to concentrate on Spiritual work but met resistance.
Solves mysteries through keen observation of tiny details Insight into human nature
King of Bohemia (in disguise) visits Holmes Fears marriage will be in danger b/c of Adler Photo could cause scandal Must devise a plan to get photo Holmes in disguise succeeds in finding the picture Unable to get photo
Adler beats Holmes Uncharacteristic of the time Holmes view of women? Through the Feminist Lens…
Marital/Family issues Blackmail Theft
For tomorrow: Write a one page analysis of how “Scandal in Bohemia” fits the pattern of action for mystery/detective stories. Also weave in which characters from the story fit into each of the four main roles of detective stories.