THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES - WEEK 6 - CHAPTERS 9 - 10

THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES by Arthur Conan Doyle

I'm going to start my thoughts with the forming relationship between Sir Henry and Miss Stapleton. I loved the foreshadowing statement," And yet the course of true love does not run quite as smoothly as one would under the circumstances expect." Sir Henry meets Miss Stapleton out on the moor against Watson's wishes, but Watson can't stop him. He's dealing with a grown man. Still, Watson is dedicated to the job Holmes gave him. He knows if Holmes raises a concern, it is worth following through with. Back to the meeting on the moor. Thoughts on how Stapleton flies off the handle when he finds Sir Henry and his sister together? What about Sir Henry's question to Watson later, "What's the matter with me?" Why wouldn't Stapleton be thrilled with the arrangement?

Shifting gears now- the Barrymores. Were you surprised with the confession? Selden is Mrs. Barrymore's brother. Now we understand her tears. I have been struggling with the idea of sending him to South America to become someone else's problem. I have thought of my own siblings and even my kids and wrestled through what I would do in her situation. We all realize that at one time Adolf Hitler was probably a bright eyed child full of wonder about the world he was discovering around him. I think about these things. BUT he became a murderer, and there are consequences for those actions.

I have really enjoyed reading through Watson's writings. His pride (gaining wisdom as a serpent), his determination to find the stranger on the moor, and his thoughts in general.

Now it's your turn!