A tall, black-haired man with a receding hairline is sitting in a cushioned armchair, holding a pipe in his left hand, while extending his right arm in a forward gesture. The room is wrapped in smoke. The man’s sharp facial features, his posture and his eyes gazing at the ceiling towards the far corner of the room all show his concentration. He is fully absorbed in thought, being neither irritated by the heavy clouds of smoke coming from his pipe, nor by the presence of another man in the room. He, who is apparently also preoccupied in thought, gazes at a lamp, which is illuminating the table in front of him and the still blank sheets of paper on which he intends to write. The room is filled with several items, which probably belong to one of the two men sitting in there: A violin, swords, a shield, two filled book shelves, several paintings, boxing gloves, and various other objects one would or would not expect to find in a Victorian home in London. But this is not just any home sometime in the late 19th century London, it is 221B Baker Street in 1881.
This was a glimpse into the home of the consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes, as portrayed by the artist Nis Jessen. But who was Sherlock Holmes? He is probably the best known detective in the world and if you were to ask a Holmes enthusiast, you would probably be told that he was "the greatest detective of all time". There are even some people who actually believe that he was a real person and is not a fictional creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
The aim of this paper is to portray as many facets of Mr Holmes as possible, including his biography, his character, his methods of work, his personal relationships, his archenemy and, of course, his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Life
- The Canon - Overview on Published Novels and Short Stories.
- Real Life Character Influence.
- Holmes' Biography – The Life of the Greatest Detective of All Time.
- Holmes' Character
- Outward Appearance
- Habits and Hobbies.
- Important Personal Relationships.
- Dr Watson.........
- Mycroft Holmes..\li>
- Irene Adler.
- Holmes' Methods of Work
- The Science of Deduction.
- Scientific Approach
- Professional Knowledge and General Education .......
- Secrecy and Discretion
- Disguise.......
- Martial Arts and Self-Defence ......
- Professor Moriarty - Sherlock Holmes' Archenemy
- Legacy
- Speculation and Extracanonical Works.
- Movie and Theatre Adaptions..\li>
- Sherlock Holmes in Popular Culture
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to offer a comprehensive portrait of Sherlock Holmes, exploring various aspects of his life and work. It delves into his biography, character, methods, relationships, archenemy, and most importantly, his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The paper aims to shed light on the complexities of the detective and provide a nuanced understanding of his appeal and influence.
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's life and influence on Sherlock Holmes
- Sherlock Holmes' character, methods, and personal relationships
- The legacy of Sherlock Holmes in popular culture
- Sherlock Holmes' professional knowledge and skills
- The role of real-life figures in shaping the character of Sherlock Holmes
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the paper, introducing Sherlock Holmes as a character and exploring his enduring appeal and influence. It establishes the context and purpose of the work.
- Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: This chapter delves into the life and career of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes. It examines his early life, education, and career as a doctor. It also explores his writing career and his influence on the creation of Sherlock Holmes.
- Holmes' Biography: This chapter provides a biographical account of Sherlock Holmes, tracing his life and career as a consulting detective. It explores his notable cases and his interactions with other characters in the canon.
- Holmes' Character: This chapter delves into the character of Sherlock Holmes, examining his outward appearance, habits, hobbies, and personal relationships. It explores his strengths and weaknesses, his quirks and contradictions, and his appeal as a fictional character.
- Holmes' Methods of Work: This chapter examines the methods employed by Sherlock Holmes in his work as a detective. It explores his use of deduction, his scientific approach, and his skills in observation, analysis, and interpretation.
- Professor Moriarty: This chapter introduces Professor Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' archenemy. It delves into Moriarty's character, his crimes, and his role in the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this paper include: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes, consulting detective, deduction, scientific approach, observation, analysis, interpretation, Dr. Watson, Mycroft Holmes, Irene Adler, Professor Moriarty, legacy, popular culture, real life influence, and fictional character. This paper examines these concepts to understand the character and enduring appeal of Sherlock Holmes.
- Quote paper
- Marius Wegener (Author), 2010, Sherlock Holmes - A Portrayal of the Greatest Detective of All Time, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/173260
