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This document summarizes the plot of the short story "A Study in Emerald" by Neil Gaiman. It describes the key characters, including a narrator, consulting detective, and Inspector Lestrade. It outlines the initial incident of a detective being asked to investigate the death of a German prince found in London. Through their investigation at the crime scene and meetings with royal figures, complications arise regarding the victim's identity and a clue left at the scene. The crisis comes when the detective and narrator visit a theater to question an actor, but end up receiving a mysterious letter instead of catching the killer. In the end, the detective is praised for his work though the killer remains at large, leaving the story unresolved

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Detective Story

This document summarizes the plot of the short story "A Study in Emerald" by Neil Gaiman. It describes the key characters, including a narrator, consulting detective, and Inspector Lestrade. It outlines the initial incident of a detective being asked to investigate the death of a German prince found in London. Through their investigation at the crime scene and meetings with royal figures, complications arise regarding the victim's identity and a clue left at the scene. The crisis comes when the detective and narrator visit a theater to question an actor, but end up receiving a mysterious letter instead of catching the killer. In the end, the detective is praised for his work though the killer remains at large, leaving the story unresolved

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DETECTIVE STORY- is an exciting type of popular literature with a

very gripping story telling technique in which a crime is introduced,


investigated, and ultimately solved.

POPULAR WRITERS
 Edgar Allan Poe - his literary innovations earned him the nickname
“Father of the Detective Story.” He won a literary prize in 1843 for his
master piece “The Gold Bug.”
 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle - he was known for his creation of the
detective Sherlock Holmes.
 Dan Brown - he was best known for the Robert Langdon series, which
notably included the Da Vinci Code (2003).
 James Patterson - is known as the world’s best selling author “Along
Came a Spider” was his most popular detective novel.
 John Grisham - was known for his legal thrillers (subset or crime
fiction). “A Time to Kill” was his most popular detective book.

ELEMENTS FOR DETECTIVE STORIES


 Flawless Crime - is a crime for which the culprit of the crime will never
be caught or if caught then not convicted by the crime.
 Innocent Suspect - is the person who did not commit a crime which
they have been accuse of.
 Law Officers that are Inept or Incompetent - a person who lacks skills
and has a poor judgement.
 The Cunning Detective - who will reveal the real culprit
 Denouement - where the detective explains how he solved the puzzling
crime.

QUICK FACTS
 Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes is the most popular detective work.
 Holmes popularity remained 126 years after his first appearance and
even generated new versions like:
- Japanese Anime Detective Conan
- BBC’s famous television show Holmes.
- Hollywood blockbusters which stars Robert Downey Jr.

The popularity of detective stories relies heavily on the suspense it creates


and the reader’s anticipation for the revelation. By far, serial writer of the
21st Century have not failed their fans yet.

Cliffhanger Plot Device- it features a main character in a precarious or


difficult dilemma, or confronted with a shocking revelation at the end of an
episode of serialized fiction.

A STUDY IN EMERALD
- is a short alternate reality Sherlock Holmes story written by British
fantasy and graphic novel author Neil Gaiman.

NEIL GAIMAN
- is an English author of short fiction, novels, comic books, graphic novels,
nonfiction, audio theatre, and films.
Title: A Study in Emerald
Author: Neil Gaiman

Pyramid plot Structure

Exposition:
Characters:
 Narrator - Curious and observant, asking for explanations and
being able to describe his experiences with precise detail.
 Consulting Detective - Speaks in the manner of an educated man,
supplemented by his superior deductive reasoning, and gives the
idea that he is an intelligent, rational thinker.
 Inspector Lestrade -
 Prince Franz Drago
 Prince Albert
 Queen
 Vernet
Settings:
 London, England (1881)
Initial Incident:
The narrator’s friend (consulting detective) was invited by Inspector
Lestrade to investigate hoping to solve a matter of national importance. The
narrator’s friend accept the case and insisted on bringing the narrator.
Complication:
The investigation takes place on a cheap lodging house. The detective
confirms that the victim is from a German royal blood, having an inhuman
number of limbs. Lestrade confirms his identity: a guest and nephew of the
Queen of Albion. They was puzzled over the word ‘Rache’ written on the wall
using the victim’s blood. After leaving the scene, they went to the royal palace
to meet the Queen, and consult about the incident that just happened. As
payment for his services, the Queen heals the veteran’s withered shoulder with
a touch.
Crisis:
The investigation takes the detective and narrator to a theatre, starring a noted
actor called Sherry Vernet. The detective introduced himself to sherry Vernet as
Henry Camberly, a theatrical agent offering to take the show to the new world. When
the detective meets Vernet, he quickly determines that Vernet and another, a man with
a limp and skill with surgical equipment, were present in the room where the prince
died. The detective promises Vernet fifty percent of the take, if he and his author
friend will come to Baker Street next morning to sign up contract.

Climax:
The day comes that they are waiting for, but they got disappointed to see it is not
Vernet or any of their suspects, but a young boy with a letter to Mr. Henry Camberly.
It was stated that tall man knows the true identity of Mr. Camberly and what are the
mistakes of thw detective made in his disguise when visiting the theatre. Also the
writer admits in the letter that he was the one who killed Prince Franz Drago.

Denouement:
Lestrade keeps his job, an Prince Albert write a letter congratulating the detective
on his job, though lamenting criminal is still not yet captured. Even though the Palace
sends word that the Queen was pleased, finally closing the case, the narrator is
unconvinced, saying it will not be over until either the detective or Rache kills the
other.

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