Has anybody ever stolen something from you and got away with it? Well, in this paper I will tell you my opinion about the Sherlock Holmes story. In the Sherlock Holmes story there was a man named Ryder. Ryder stole a gem from a lady, later Ryder went to his sisters house, at his sisters house she has geese, and Ryder wanted a goose to eat for thanksgiving supper, he picked a goose who had a long black stripe down its back. Ryder chose that one because he needed to know that goose from the other geese. The reason he needed to tell them apart is because he shoved the Gem down the goose’s throat. Basically after that he got the wrong goose and there was actually two geese that had a black stripe down the back. And Ryder blamed it on someone else. …show more content…
Imagine if someone was stealing something really expensive from you. Also if you work really hard for something, then someone would just come up and steal it from you. You don’t just go up to someone and take something that doesn’t belong to you. Also its kina messed up that Ryder blamed it on an innocent guy who had a family to take care of, and had to miss Christmas because of one stupid mistake that you made. Third of all, if you get away with one crime, then you might think you could get away with another one. Also, I know everyone deserves another chance but, Ryder knew that stealing was wrong. And he trespassed on someone’s property not to mention he shoved a gem down a goose’s throat. But he also tried to frame someone for stealing the gem. Ryder made that poor guy be in jail, on Christmas. He had to spend Christmas in jail instead of with his family. The cruel part is that Ryder knew that the guy that he framed had a family to take care of. In conclusion, these are all of my reasons why I think Sherlock Holmes made the absolute wrong decision. One, stealing is wrong. Two, Holmes had no authority. Three, Ryder could try to commit another crime. I know people have different opinions, but I believe Holmes made the wrong
James Holmes did not live a normal childhood. He attempted suicide at a young age. He would see things starting at a young age that (although not actually there but they were in his mind) involved loud noises throughout the night and people fighting and killing each other with weapons and firearms. I think a stronger focus on James Holmes younger years could have helped out the defense a great deal and they didn’t really seem to focus on it that much during the
The red-bearded man’s love affair with crime, a main factor as to why he robbed the train that one night in May, can be seen by his sophistication in the crime scene. Pierce was “exuberant in [his] approach to crime,” (6) such as how “Pierce and his fellow conspirators” (97) easily found the first two keys. However, he was not only stealthy and quick, he also forgot nothing, like when he bought fifty pounds of lead shot to replace the gold’s weight. After many years of practice and excellent economical habits, moreover, Pierce’s knowledge and wit shows that he truly lives on robbery, which helped him pull off a crime that went down in history.
(151) This was a way for Holmes both to get the pleasure of murder and capitalize on the death. Holmes would
He also made his employees put him on their insurance so when he murdered them he got their money as well. He gave the bodies to many medical schools after murdering them. Holmes went to jail for fraud many times. One of his most diabolical crimes was with the Pitezel family.
Holmes was convicted on 24 counts of murder and 140 counts of attempted murder for the 2012 Aurora shooting that killed 12 people and injured 70 others. He had no known criminal record prior to the shooting. “We believe that the death penalty is morally wrong, especially when the condemned is mentally ill,” his parents had written in a letter. “He is a human being gripped by severe mental illness. We realize treatment in an institution would be best for our son.
There was no motive for the police or any officials to question Holmes further succeeding his business. Americas ingenuity was at all time high during the time the Chicago Fair was constructed. With the ability to construct attractions in an area close to water on unleveled ground in an area that was popular for violence was a very risky action. Since the fair was a major success we can infer that American Ingenuity was used for something other than producing industrial machines and products and using their resources to create architecture within America itself. Chicago was not the tier location to construct the World’s fair but in the end it was an intelligent decision for the American
Tania Covarrubias Criminal Justice 234 Tina January 30, 2018 Case Involving James Holmes Facts of the case involving James Holmes On July 20, 2012 James Holmes, murder twelve people and injured seventy people in a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. On July 16, 2015, “James Holmes was found guilty on all 165 counts against him: 24 first-degree murder, 140 attempted murder and one count of possession or control of an explosive or incendiary device” (“Colorado Theater”, 2017). Holmes proposes to plead guilty to dodge the death penalty. His request was denied.
Life or Death: Did John Proctor Make the Right Decision? Countless people have learned about the lies and horrors of witches in 1692 during the Salem Witch trials. In The Crucible, a tragedy written by Arthur Miller, it displays the tragedy and wrongful convictions of the townsfolk of Salem. One notable character being John Proctor a well respected upperclassman in Salem who was willing to confess his sins, sacrificing his life for the greater good of his family and friends. There are many reasons people choose to do things in life whether or not they will turn out well in the end.
“What did I do? I walked into a drugstore to look for some mints, and then I walked out. What was wrong with that? I didn't kill Mr. Nesbitt ”( Myers, 2) (pg.140). Another possible reason why Steve Harmon is not guilty could be when, Richard “Bobo”
The question is, why did Holmes pick Chicago of all places? Why not somewhere else? Chicago was a place for H.H. Holmes to commit his crimes because the city had a growing population, it was going to host the World’s Columbian Exposition, and because Chicago was a selfish city. H.H. Holmes chose Chicago to commit his crimes
I agree with the decision of him being sentenced for life. He killed two innocent people and was making an attempt on a third person. I think a rightful punishment is life in
John’s respectful decision proves to his wife he loved her and meant well, also it shows the people of Salem he is a good man and will not tarnish his good name and neither should they. John Proctor is a truthful man and this act is out of the goodness of his heart. He would not shame his own name or any others in the village by creating a lie to save has life. He didn’t believe in what the church wanted him to do. He stood up to his threat and is hanged under his good and truthful
Markus Zusak has assembled ‘The Book Thief’ using a variety of narrative conventions. These include a unique narrative viewpoint, plot structure and use of imagery, all of which provide meaning to the reader. (33 words) A narrative’s point of view refers to who is telling the story. In this case Zusak’s narrator identifies himself as Death.
Suspicion can be fascinating but haunting. Since Victorian times, the suspicious death case of Sir Charles Baskerville in The Hound of the Baskerville has intrigued/compelled vast amounts of readers. However, recent audiences are more compelled to stories with a modern twist of horror and gruesomeness. Because of less main characters, a fast-paced plot, and the differing point of view of Atwood’s The Hound of the Baskervilles film adaptation, the film has a frightening, intriguing mood with a new perspective compared to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s original novel.
Is Sherlock Holmes doing what's best for the people of London or is he above the law in his own way? Throughout the stories and tales of Sherlock Holmes, the constant recurrence of catching the villain and solving the case is apparent throughout Holmes’s legend, but is he really doing anything to save the people of his city and stopping crime? Holmes’s mythos always starts with a crime seen through Dr. Watson’s eye, and we see the conclusion of the case through however the crime is never stopped before hand. Within the book, The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The detective always uses the crime as a starting point to the mystery however he never prevents a life to be lost before the crime is committed.