Similar to the Holmes stories that we have read before, this is another “adventure-mystery tale.” This story begins Holmes, Watson, and Dr. Mortimer all are working together to figure out how Sir Charles was murdered, and which person in the lineage of possible heirs would be most likely to handle the fortune properly. At the scene of Charles’ murder, the legend of the “hound of the Baskervilles” is examined among the three men following the sight of large dog prints at the crime scene. The story seems typical and tired at this point, and I can understand why Doyle became burnt out writing them. At the same time the story has the possibility of improvement, and I don’t want to judge it too hastily.
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Hound of the Baskervilles
February 21, 2008Welcome; Course Blog Postings
January 21, 2008Welcome to the course blog for Engl 291 section MT3 in the spring of 2008. Over the course of the semester, you will be posting several reading, film and lecture responses on the blog, using the assignment prompts on the right hand side of page (under pages).
When you post, remember to check the appropriate categories for that entry (look for the specific assignment under assignments) using the box in the upper right of the posting area. Its especially important you check your name in the category box as well; otherwise, you may not get credit for your work and it will be much harder for the class to see what you have to say.
To make your posts, click on the New Post link in the blue area at the top right of the page. Then enter the title of your post (Assignment 3-, starting with the introductions) and your name in the title box and your essay itself in the Posting box.
See Pages 2a and 2b to the right for more detailed instructions on registering and posting.
