A STUDY IN SCARLET
CHARACTERS
CHARACTERS
This consulting detective is the protagonist of A Study in Scarlet.
Who is Sherlock Holmes?
This character in A Study in Pink is a former army doctor with PTSD.
Who is John Watson?
A fact or object that gives information toward solving the crime.
What is a clue?
Both stories open with this character looking for a flatmate in London.
Who is Dr. John Watson?
What stage is this?
You meet the protagonist (usually a detective or investigator) and learn about their world. The crime (usually a murder) may not have happened yet, but tension is introduced.
Example: In A Study in Scarlet, we are introduced to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, and in A Study in Pink, we see Holmes meeting Watson.
What is Exposition?
The former military doctor who becomes Sherlock Holmes' roommate.
Who is Dr. John Watson?
The cab driver and the actual killer in A Study in Pink.
What is Jeff Hope?
A person who has a motive to have committed a crime.
What is a suspect?
The cab driver in A Study in Pink parallels this character in A Study in Scarlet, who also seeks revenge.
Who is Jefferson Hope?
What stage is this?
The the detective begins gathering clues. Suspects are introduced, alibis are questioned, and red herrings are often presented to mislead both the detective and the audience. The detective will face challenges in uncovering the truth.
Example: In A Study in Scarlet, Holmes begins his investigation after the murder is discovered. In A Study in Pink, Holmes tracks down the cab driver responsible for the deaths.
What is Rising Action?
This person is the victim in A Study in Scarlet who is found dead in an abandoned house.
Who is Enoch Drebber?
The landlady of 221B Baker Street where Sherlock Holmes live.
Who is Mrs. Hudson?
In murder mysteries, this type of clue is intended to mislead or distract the detective and reader.
What is a red herring?
In both A Study in Scarlet and A Study in Pink, Holmes impresses others by quickly identifying this personal detail about Watson.
What is his military service?
What stage is this?
The murderer is either brought to justice or escapes, and the case is closed.
What is Resolution?
The antagonist of A Study in Scarlet who seeks revenge for a broken promise.
Who is Jefferson Hope?
The villain who sponsored the suicide killing in A Study in Pink.
Who is Moriarty?
A supportive character who assists the main detective or investigator.
What is a sidekick?
The method of murder in A Study in Scarlet involves poison and a knife. In A Study in Pink, the killer uses this deadly object.
What is a poisoned pill?
What stage is this?
The detective either pursues the murderer or ties up loose ends, confirming the solution to the case. This might involve explaining the clues or a confrontation with the murderer.
Example: After Jefferson Hope’s confession in A Study in Scarlet, the details of the murder are revealed, and the case is resolved.
What is Falling Action?
The Scotland Yard detective who seeks Holmes' help to solve the murder.
Who is Inspector Lestrade?
The victim in A Study in Pink who is found dead after taking a poison pill.
Who is Jennifer Wilson?
A reason that a person does something — can include anger, hatred, love, or greed
What is a motive?
This method is a key feature in both stories, allowing Holmes to solve the case.
What is the Science of Deduction?
What stage is this?
This is the moment when the detective uncovers the key clue or confronts the main suspect. It’s often a dramatic revelation that changes the course of the investigation.
Example: In A Study in Scarlet, this stage begins when Sherlock uncovers Jefferson Hope’s motive for revenge.
In A Study in Pink, it occurs when Sherlock figures out the poisoned pills trick and confronts the cab driver.
What is climax?