The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Laura Lyons
Selden
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Sir Charles Baskerville
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The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Introduction
Intro
Plot Summary
Plot
Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Themes
All Themes
The Power of Reason
Strong Women
Natural vs. Supernatural
Criminal Nature vs. Criminal Nurture
The Superiority of Urban Life
Quotes
Characters
All Characters
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John Watson
Sir Henry Baskerville
Dr. James Mortimer
Mr. and Mrs. Barrymore
Jack Stapleton
Laura Lyons
Selden
Beryl Stapleton
Sir Charles Baskerville
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The Walking Stick
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Allusions
Foil
Foreshadowing
Genre
Imagery
Irony
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Mood
Motifs
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Setting
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Why has Holmes been secretly living in the moors during the investigation?
1 of 8
To escape the dangers of London
To gather evidence against Sir Henry
To protect Watson from potential harm
To observe the case from afar
How does Holmes affect Watson's mood during their conversation?
2 of 8
Holmes apologizes and makes Watson feel respected
Holmes gives genuine compliments that uplift Watson
Holmes's back-handed improve Watson's mood
Holmes offers Watson a more significant role in the investigation
In his conversation with Watson, who does Sherlock identify as the person who killed Sir Charles Baskerville?
3 of 8
Jack Stapleton
Beryl Stapleton
Chris Stapleton
Sir Henry Baskerville
What theory does Holmes propose about the killer's scheme?
4 of 8
He suggests that Stapleton made Lyons think he'd marry her so he could convince her to lure Sir Charles
He suggests that Sir Henry Baskerville hired Selden to kill Sir Charles
He suggests that the Barrymores coordinated with Lyons to put Sir Charles in harm's way
None of the above
What prompts Holmes and Watson to stop talking and rush away from the huts?
5 of 8
They are intrigued by the supernatural sounds of the hound
The sound of the hound indicates that Sir Henry is in danger
Holmes wants to capture the hound for further investigation
Watson insists on confronting the hound to dispel local myths
What mistake do Holmes and Watson initially make when they find the body on the moors?
6 of 8
They assume the body is Sir Henry's due to the clothing
They mistakenly think the hound caused the man's death
They believe the body is a decoy set by Stapleton
They conclude the man died from natural causes
What does Holmes tell Stapleton about his plans, and why might this be significant?
7 of 8
He mentions his return to London to mislead Stapleton about his intentions.
He openly accuses Stapleton of being involved in the murders.
He asks Stapleton for help in investigating the hound.
He invites Stapleton to join him and Watson in London for further discussions.
What defines the dynamic of the interaction between Holmes, Watson, and Stapleton?
8 of 8
All parties are openly confrontational and ready to resolve the conflict
There is an underlying tension because each knows more than they let on
Stapleton is unaware of Holmes and Watson's suspicions about him
Holmes and Watson are unsure of Stapleton's involvement and seek more evidence
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