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What are the themes of “The Valley of Fear” written by Arthur Conan Doyle

The Valley of Fear (Themes) Deception: Deception is a significant theme of the playscript “The Valley of Fear” written by Arthur Conan Doyle. The central and the most prominent deception, of course, is in form of John Douglas, who is actually McMurdo, who is actually Birdy Edwards. Birdy Edwards has to change his identities time and …

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The Valley of Fear Written by Arthur Conan Doyle (Scene 10 -12)

 The Valley of Fear Written by Arthur Conan Doyle Scene 10 Background Information: Holmes, Watson, and MacDonald have reached Birlstone Manot to assist in the investigation.  Summary: Holmes is observing the brand on Douglas’s arm. He also notices a piece of plaster at the angle of Mr Douglas’s jaw. Ames informs the detectives that Mr. …

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The Valley of Fear By Arthur Conan Doyle (Scene 7-9)

The Valley of Fear   Summary: Scene 7 Background Information: McMurdo is staying at Shafter’s lodgings. He has been offered a few minor jobs by Shafter but he is not satisfied with them.  Summary: McMurdo is displeased with the jobs, he has been offered at Shafter’s lodgings. Shafter wants McMurdo to sing for the guests, …

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The Valley of Fear written by Arthur Conan Doyle (Scene 4 – 6)

 The Valley of Fear written by Arthur Conan Doyle Act I Scene 4 Background information James Stanger is a newspaper editor who is writing against McGinty and his organisation. McGinty is really concerned and wants to teach him a hard lesson. He knows that the newspaper articles against his organisation could cause a lot of …

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The valley of Fear written by arthur Conan Doyle Oxford Playscript (Scene 1 – 3)

 The valley of Fear written by Arthur Conan Doyle (Oxford Playscript) Summary Act I Scene I The scene sets in a train compartment. The compartment is filled with miners, some local people and two police officers. John McMurdo enters the train compartment, looking for a seat. Finding a space near Willaby brothers, he requests them …

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White Dolphin by Gill Lewis (Summary chapters 27-30)

Summary of Chapter 27 The hall is filled up with fishermen and trawler owners. Dougie Evan is sitting comfortably having an evil smile on his face. He has instructed the trawler owners to protest against signing the petition for the dredging ban. The local radio is here to broadcast the meeting live. Carl is the …

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White Dolphin by Gill Lewis (Summary of chapter 25-26)

White Dolphin by Gill Lewis Summary Chapter 25 Daisy suggests that the dolphin should have a name. She instantly calls her “Angel” and everyone agrees upon this name. Soon after the news was published in the newspaper, journalists and environmental groups are calling the rescue team to allow them to visit the dolphin. Kara shows …

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White Dolphin by Gill Lewis (Summary of Chapter 22)

 Summary of Chapter 22 Mr Andersen went past the Gull Rock and further up the coast but couldn’t find the mother dolphin. They notice a basking shark who might have scared the mother dolphin away. Meanwhile, Daisy grabs Kara’s arm to pull her away. The thread of her necklace breaks, scattering shells across the ground. …

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