The Hound of the Baskervilles Think of your
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Think of your favorite detective series, movie, or book. Why is it your favorite? How does the main character solve mysteries? Daily Journal 9/23/2014
Discuss with your group �If Holmes is "the perfect hero for his age (time), " who, in real life or fiction, would you say is the perfect hero for our age? Why?
Discussion and class work �The essential plot of The Hound of the Baskervilles forms a classic story line that can be found in countless other works of fiction: Someone new comes to stay in an isolated place with which legends and mysteries are associated. This person's life and/or sanity is threatened by increasingly frightening events until a perpetrator is caught. � �Brainstorm a list of other works that include this basic plot line. �Why do you think this is such an enduring premise for a story?
�Detectives are a staple of popular culture. Make a list of other detectives you know. �Discuss and write a description of what the “typical” detective is like. Think about what he/she says, does, looks, and how he/she acts. �Compare your ideas with another group. �What characteristics are similar/different to that of the “new” Sherlock?
�In a well-constructed detective story, nothing is wasted; each scene adds suspense and clues to the hunt for the perpetrator. �What elements of mystery and suspense are already being used before we even meet Sherlock Holmes? �
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