dramatic irony- in the introduction the audience( us ) had already got to know that Dr. Roylotts will die
In "The Adventure of the Speckled Band," foreshadowing is used to hint at the danger that awaits Helen Stoner. Examples include the description of the whistling sound she hears and the mention of her sister's mysterious death. These elements build tension and anticipation for the sinister events that unfold later in the story.
An example of foreshadowing is the crash of metal Helen heard indicating that something was happening (with the snake) on the night of her sister's death.
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The Adventure of the Speckled Band was published in February 1892, and it was written shortly before that.The Adventure of the Speckled Band was created in 1892.
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The Adventure of the Speckled Band is a Sherlock Holmes mystery, in which Sherlock solves the mystery. The Hardy Boys solve mysteries, but not the Speckled Band. Nancy Drew solves mysteries, but not the Speckled Band.
"The Adventure of the Speckled Band" is a Sherlock Holmes short story written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It follows Holmes and Dr. Watson as they investigate the mysterious death of a young woman and the unusual circumstances surrounding her sister's impending marriage. The story involves a deadly snake, a locked room, and a clever solution by Holmes.
"His name is Armitage - Percy Armitage - the second son of Mr. Armitage, of Crane Water, near Reading." -- Helen Stoner, 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band'
The snake bites and kills the murderer
It was written in 1892
If you read the story, you will discover that what they think is a band, is actually a poisonous snake.
If you read the story, you will discover that what they think is a band, is actually a poisonous snake.