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Hound Of The Baskervilles Movie And Book Comparison Essay

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If you ask someone what they think of when they hear “Sherlock Holmes”, they might respond saying that he wears a deerstalker hat. However, in all of the Sherlock Holmes installments, it’s only mentioned once or twice that he wears one in the countryside only, not in everyday life. Also, out of all fifty-six short stories and four novels featuring Holmes, he never once says “Elementary, my dear Watson.” Even though these are some of the most well-known Holmes traits, they technically don’t exist. This is a prime example of a plot or character being open to interpretation. The “Hound of the Baskervilles” movie also interprets the characters and the plot of the book differently, yet still effectively. Although the film adaptation has essentially the same plot, the original Hound of the Baskervilles uses different methods to attract a slightly different audience, and to fit the format better. Movie critic Pamela Troy informs readers that the Hound Of The Baskervilles film is a “fascinating take on the story that may outrage some Holmes fans, but serves as an admirably sinister beginning to Halloween week” (CultureVulture.com). Characters and plotlines are changed in order for the adaptation to work as a film, and this leads to a different tone and …show more content…

The original novel uses violence sparingly, opting only to place it in high-strung areas of the plot. This creates tension and makes these areas of the story subconsciously stand out; the book tends to have longer spans without action, then an abrupt twist or dramatic point. However, the film adaptation involves a lot more violence, drug use, and death, making it more fast-paced in general. Both concepts work, but, again, a faster paced plot is more effective in a movie. One example is the seance scene, which adds to the mystery and tension of the crime, as well as adding drama and

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