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A Scandal In Bohemia
The famous fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is known for his keen observation skills and logical thinking that has outsmarted criminal masterminds. His ability to conclude a theory from reason and logic is impressive; however, “It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts" (Scandal, 3). For his cases, Holmes gathers up data and information in any way he can, one being the art of disguise. The use of disguises play a significant part in crime solving because they allow Holmes to conceal his identity so he can gather information and ultimately deceive society.
In “A Scandal in Bohemia”, the King of Bohemia hires Sherlock Holmes to retrieve a photograph from Irene Adler, his mistress. This peculiar photograph confirms the affair and Irene plans to use it to ruin the king’s reputation and engagement to the Princess of Scandinavia. This case involves disguises and deception with the king hiding his identity, Holmes staking out Irene while …show more content…
The readers are relieved of such a thought when the old bookseller visits Watson to sell books, but then reveals to be Holmes in disguise. Then, Holmes tells Watson that he faked his death and then went into hiding until the police have arrested Moriarty’s gang. By wearing a disguise and keeping a low profile, Holmes fooled the world and even Watson into believing he was dead. This use of disguises Holmes once again deceived the world and fed society false news of how Lestrade apprehended the last member of Moriarty’s gang. Holmes states that his involvement in the case is to be a secret, which leaves society still deeming Holmes dead. The people do not know that Lestrade did not arrest Moriarty’s last gang member, and that Holmes is
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