Why does Stapleton pretend his wife is his sister? But rather than take a break from Holmes, Conan Doyle decided that Holmes had to die. The superstitious Charles suffered a heart attack after being frightened by the animal. Stapleton also hopes to kill Henry Baskerville but is thwarted by Holmes. Afterward Stapleton flees and is believed to have died, swallowed by Grimpen Mire.
Sir Charles dies of a heart attack, but he is really murdered by his neighbor Mr. Jack Stapleton was an entomologist, schoolmaster, criminal, and the primary antagonist in The Hound of the Baskervilles. He was, unbeknownst to the family, the son of Rodger Baskerville II, and a member of the Baskerville clan. The moral of the novel The Hound of the Baskervilles is that deception and deceit can only go so far.
Barrymore, who claimed that her husband was busy upstairs. The boy did not see Barrymore himself. Confused by the back and forth of the investigation, Watson wishes Holmes was free to come to Devonshire. Just then, a small stranger carrying a butterfly net comes up, calling Watson by his name. Stapleton of Merripit House introduces himself and excuses his casual country manners.
Mortimer had pointed Watson out, and Stapleton only meant to accompany the doctor on his walk home. Stapleton asks after Sir Henry, and expresses his concern that the baronet should continue his uncle's good works. He also remarks at the silliness of the local superstition, at the same time suggesting that there must have been something to scare the weak-hearted uncle to death.
Watson is surprised that Stapleton knew of Charles' condition, but the naturalist explains that Mortimer clued him in. The doctor is equally off-put by Stapleton's subsequent mention of Sherlock Holmes, but he quickly realizes that his friend's celebrity status has preceded him, and tells the inquisitive Stapleton that Holmes is occupied in London.
Watson refuses to tell Stapleton anything specific about the case, and the naturalist lauds his discretion. Walking alongside the moor, Stapleton points out the mystery and danger of the place, highlighting the great Grimpen mire, a stretch where a sort of quicksand can suck up either man or beast. Just then, the two spot a pony being swallowed up by the sand, even though, as Stapleton brags, the pony knows his way around well enough not to get into trouble.
As Stapleton dissuades Watson from trying his luck, the two hear a low, sad moan that the locals suspect is the howling of the hound of the Baskervilles. Holmes deduces that the killer is Jack Stapleton,a neighbour who is actually Rodger Baskerville.
Hoping toinherit the family estate, he has plotted to kill his relativesusing a vicious hound that he has painted with phosphorousto appear sinister. Motserrat Dommaschk Professional. What breed was the Hound of the Baskervilles?
It was not a pure bloodhound and it was not a puremastiff; but it appeared to be a combination of the two -- gaunt,savage, and as large as a small lioness. Madie Sutterle Professional. Who died in The Hound of the Baskervilles? Apparently, the poor man had a badheart and was frightened by a dog that he thought was the Hound of Hell—the Hound of theBaskervilles.
Hermesinda Lesage Explainer. Who was Charles Baskerville's next of kin? Bernadine Rott Explainer. Is the Grimpen mire real? The Grimpen Mire was a vast bog, deep in theheart of Dartmoor in Devon. It was connected in local lore to thelegend of the hellhound which beset the Baskerville family in "TheHound of the Baskervilles".
Dartmoor Prison was located on the edgeof the mire , fourteen miles from Grimpen. Felisbela Ceron Explainer. What is Stapleton's hobby? Jack Stapleton was an entomologist, schoolmaster,criminal, and the primary antagonist in The Hound of theBaskervilles.
He was, unbeknownst to the family, the son of RodgerBaskerville II, and a member of the Baskerville clan. Xiaoju Visan Pundit. Is Baskerville a real place?
Where is Baskerville? You'll be hard-pressed tofind Baskerville Hall on any tourist map of England.
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