Why does Sherlock Holmes lie to Dr Watson about being at Baskerville Hall in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
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Asked by: Allison Dent
As for Holmes’ presence in the hut, on the moor, in Devonshire, the detective explains that he hid so the enemies would not know of his direct involvement. Holmes lied to Watson, he says, so that no one would discover him, should Watson decide to compare notes or bring his master some food.
Why does Sherlock say he Cannot go to Baskerville Hall?
Holmes says that the other people staying at the hotel cannot be connected to the person watching Sir Henry, because that person is keeping his distance. When they arrive at Sir Henry’s room, they find out that he is furious.
What does Watson notice Baskerville Hall?
Watson notices that the landscape is a bleak and a little sad. Plus, there are soldiers watching the road to Sir Henry’s property. The driver explains that a prisoner has escaped onto the moors. And he’s not just any prisoner—he’s an insane murderer named Selden.
What does Watson see as they head back to Baskerville Hall?
Sir Henry and Watson chase after him, but he’s had too much of a head start. As they’re standing on the moor, Watson sees a tall figure of another man outlined against the moon.
How does Holmes determine if Barrymore is at Baskerville Hall?
How does Holmes determine that Barrymore is not the spy in London? When they wrote him a telegraph he responded. What reason does Holmes give for not not going to Baskerville Hall? Holmes has more clients and other cases.
What advice does Holmes give to Watson?
On the morning of Holmes and Watsons’ departure, what advice does Holmes give to Watson? Holmes suggests that Watson report facts only, and not conjectures.
How does Sherlock Holmes deduce that the person who has visited them is not the actual Dr Mortimer?
Answer: Explanation: Holmes deduced it from the fact that the person appearing as Mortimer wore make-up and he lied about his dog.
How did Sherlock Holmes solve the Hound of the Baskervilles?
Sherlock Holmes solves The Hound of the Baskervilles by using Sir Henry as bait and thereby, catching the culprits in the act.
What does Holmes notice at Baskerville Hall that helps him understand Stapleton’s motive?
Homes realizes that Stapleton is actually a Baskerville! If Sir Henry dies he will inherit the fortune! What does Holmes notice that help him understand Stapleton’s motive? go alone to eat with the Stapletons (at the Merripit House) and to tell them that Holmes and Watson have returned to London.
How did Holmes know Watson was inside the dwelling?
How did Holmes know Watson was inside the dwelling? He had seen Watson’s cigarette stub marked “Bradley, Oxford Street.”
What did Holmes and Watson find at the mine?
In Chapter 14, what did they find at the mine? The skeleton of Mortimer’s spaniel (the hound had been fed it), the mixture of phosphorus, and Henry’s boots.
What happened to the Hound of the Baskervilles?
The ending of The Hound of the Baskervilles isa little strange. The big finale when Holmes and Watson shoot the Hound, Stapleton disappears into the bog, and they find Beryl Stapleton tied up in a bedroom in Merripit House—that all happens in Chapter 14, the chapter before the final one of the novel.
